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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What place does Katrin get in the contest she entered?
(a) 45th place.
(b) 1st place.
(c) 4th place.
(d) 25th place.

2. What forbidden item does Carmelita bring to the reception?
(a) Rum.
(b) Wine.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Beer.

3. Who is the chairman of the reception refreshment team?
(a) Carmelita.
(b) Katrin.
(c) Hester.
(d) Miss Scanlan.

4. How many days does Katrin have with the writing materials before she gets charged?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 9 days.

5. What is the phrase that Mama uses to let everyone know everything is going fine?
(a) Is good.
(b) God bless us.
(c) Everything is fine.
(d) Praise the Lord.

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

7. Why can't any of the girls boil water for the tea during the reception?
(a) Mrs. Winford does not like tea.
(b) The stove is not working.
(c) The science room is locked.
(d) There are no pots to boil water in.

8. Where does Mama count the family's money every week?
(a) Living room couch.
(b) Desk.
(c) Kitchen table.
(d) Back porch.

9. What is the name of Katrin's only classmate who is nice to her?
(a) Madeline.
(b) Hester.
(c) Kaaren.
(d) Carmelita.

10. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?
(a) It is for good health.
(b) It keeps one warm.
(c) It adds years to one's life.
(d) It is good for the stomach.

11. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?
(a) Mama.
(b) Aunt Sigrid.
(c) Aunt Trina.
(d) Aunt Marta.

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

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

14. Who leaves Mama a check?
(a) Mr. Hyde.
(b) Papa.
(c) Uncle Chris.
(d) Aunt Sigrid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katrin mean when she says, "It is something within me, Mama. Right here!"?

2. Who forgets to turn on the heat in the school building during the reception?

3. What does Mama really do with the check?

4. How does Mama finally sneak in to see her child at the hospital?

5. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?

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