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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Katrin upset with her classmates during the reception?
(a) They call her stupid.
(b) They say her Mama has a funny accent.
(c) They make fun of her outfit.
(d) They make fun of her for the food she brings.

2. How many rooms does the Steiner Street house have?
(a) 4 rooms.
(b) 6 rooms.
(c) 12 rooms.
(d) 11 rooms.

3. Which item does Mama not count out money for?
(a) Vacations.
(b) Landlord.
(c) Groceries.
(d) Items for the children.

4. How is Katrin going to keep the food hot for the reception?
(a) A chafing dish.
(b) A crockpot.
(c) A candle.
(d) A warming dish.

5. What is the name of the school the girls attend?
(a) Castro.
(b) Winford.
(c) Windamere.
(d) Steiner.

6. What is the new baby's name?
(a) Kaaren.
(b) Kathryn.
(c) Carmelita.
(d) Dagmar.

7. What does Mama tell Hester, Mary, and the rest of the girls to entice them to come to Katrin's house?
(a) The girls can read magazines.
(b) She always has fresh cake to eat.
(c) They can play with makeup.
(d) They can see a baby.

8. Which character is with Uncle Chris when he passes away?
(a) Nels.
(b) Aunt Trina.
(c) Mama.
(d) Papa.

9. What does the Norwegian phrase "Lille Ven" mean?
(a) Last one.
(b) Light heart.
(c) Little friend.
(d) Little man.

10. In Chapter 1, the narrator recalls the family home on which street?
(a) Strike.
(b) Steiner.
(c) Winford.
(d) Castro.

11. Where is Katrin's special room in the Steiner Street home?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) The attic.
(d) The garage.

12. What activity do Christine and the narrator miss doing when they move to their new home?
(a) Jumping rope.
(b) Singing in the choir.
(c) Writing.
(d) Roller skating.

13. What is the name of the first boarder the family had at the Steiner Street house?
(a) Miss Grimes.
(b) Mister Ann.
(c) Miss Durant.
(d) Miss Karboe.

14. How does Mama prefer to clean floors?
(a) Mopping with a floor mop.
(b) Scrubbing with a brush.
(c) Sweeping with a broom.
(d) Washing with a rag.

15. How many days of praying does the Catholic Novena include?
(a) 9 days.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 16 days.
(d) 7 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prays every morning so Katrin will hopefully get the money she needs?

2. Who tells Katrin she is "getting away with murder"?

3. What is the phrase that Mama uses to let everyone know everything is going fine?

4. What is the name of Christine's hiding place?

5. What item does Katrin take from the boarder?

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