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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. What does Nels do the night the boys get into trouble for breaking into a store?
(a) Takes Christine to the doctor.
(b) Helps Papa with household chores.
(c) Stays home to listen to a story.
(d) Works to make extra money for the family.

2. Why does Mama clear out the front room?
(a) To redecorate the room.
(b) To make room for a renter.
(c) To make room since the aunts visit.
(d) To give Nels his own room.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Hyde leave for the children?

3. What is the name of the first boarder the family had at the Steiner Street house?

4. What does Mama really do with the check?

5. Why can't any of the girls boil water for the tea during the reception?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Katrin volunteer to bring something to the reception at school?

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

3. Why does Katrin need to come up with $7.00?

4. Why is the attic a special place for Katrin?

5. How does the family work together to avoid using their savings for expenses?

6. Why does Papa want to buy the chicken ranch?

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

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

9. What makes Hester and Madeline finally start to be nice to Katrin?

10. How does Mama's Bank Account make the children feel?

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