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

2. How does Mama finally sneak in to see her child at the hospital?
(a) She pretends to deliver a package.
(b) She sneaks back when no one is watching.
(c) She pretends to be part of the cleaning staff.
(d) She pretends to be a nurse.

3. What does the narrator try to give Mama at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Her novel.
(b) A check.
(c) Cash.
(d) A necklace.

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

5. Where does Mama get the money to pay for the operation?
(a) The Little Bank.
(b) Mama's Bank Account.
(c) Uncle Chris lets her borrow money.
(d) Papa's wages.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much are the writing materials Katrin wants?

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

3. Which character is with Uncle Chris when he passes away?

4. What does Katrin do to try to get the money she needs to pay for the writing brochures?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is Mr. Hyde valuable to the family?

2. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

3. Why does Katrin enter the writing contest?

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

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

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

7. What is unusual about the way that Uncle Chris spends his money?

8. How does Katrin plan to keep the meat balls hot enough for an after school reception?

9. Why does Mama want to see her child in the hospital after the operation?

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

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