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

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

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

4. This event causes finances to be low at the beginning of Chapter 2.
(a) The strike.
(b) Nels is arrested.
(c) Papa leaves the family.
(d) Christine becomes ill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Katrin see the janitress?

2. What happens the same day the family moves to the Steiner Street house?

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

4. What is the new baby's name?

5. Who comes into Katrin's classroom unexpectedly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is the school holding a reception?

6. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

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

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

9. What does Uncle Chris do to make his living?

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

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