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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item is not being brought to the reception?

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

3. What does Christine bring to school to give Katrin during the reception?

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

5. What does Mama bring to school in the end of Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mama mean when she says that Mr. Hyde does not owe them anything?

2. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

3. Why does Katrin enter the writing contest?

4. How does Carmelita help Katrin for the writing contest?

5. How does Mama save the day at the reception?

6. How does the family feel about how Uncle Chris spends his money?

7. Why is Uncle Chris called "the black Norwegian"?

8. Why is the family so unhappy at the chicken ranch?

9. How is the family able to afford the Steiner Street house?

10. Does Katrin enjoy her first day at Winford?

(see the answer keys)

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