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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Papa call Uncle Chris the "black Norwegian"?
(a) He smokes black tobacco.
(b) He is African American.
(c) He has a black mustache.
(d) He wears all black.

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

3. What happens the same day the family moves to the Steiner Street house?
(a) Papa leaves the family.
(b) Uncle Chris dies.
(c) The girls start at a new school.
(d) Mama gives birth to a new baby.

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

5. Who forgets to turn on the heat in the school building during the reception?
(a) The janitress.
(b) Miss Grimes.
(c) Carmelita.
(d) Katrin.

6. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?
(a) Christine is pretty.
(b) Christine is smart.
(c) Christine knows what is proper.
(d) Chrsitine does not care what the other girls think of her.

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

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

9. Why does this child need to have an operation?
(a) A gunshot wound.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) An ear infection.
(d) A broken arm.

10. How many free months of rent does the family receive from the Sondermans?
(a) 1 free months.
(b) 4 free months.
(c) 2 free months.
(d) 3 free months.

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

12. What is the name of Christine's hiding place?
(a) The study.
(b) Cubbyhole.
(c) The attic.
(d) Bood-war.

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

14. Who tells Katrin she is "getting away with murder"?
(a) Carmelita.
(b) Dagmar.
(c) Christine.
(d) Nels.

15. How does Uncle Chris make his money?
(a) He is a professional gambler.
(b) He steals heirlooms from families.
(c) He restores old farms and sells them for profit.
(d) He is a traveling salesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama do when Katrin explains that she needs money?

2. What does Mama decide to make for Katrin's school reception?

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

4. What item does Hester ask to try as the women pack up the reception?

5. What place does Katrin get in the contest she entered?

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