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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 the unexpected classroom visitor want from Katrin?
(a) To help her with homework.
(b) To give her money.
(c) To translate a letter.
(d) To take her home.

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

3. What does the family plan to do with the Steiner Street home?
(a) Make it a boarding house.
(b) Sell eggs and milk out of the basement.
(c) Remodel it and sell it for a profit.
(d) Let all the aunts move in.

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

5. How is Katrin going to keep the food hot for the reception?
(a) A crockpot.
(b) A chafing dish.
(c) A candle.
(d) A warming dish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?

2. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?

3. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?

4. Why is Katrin upset with her classmates during the reception?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the school holding a reception?

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

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

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

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

6. What two tricks does Mama play on the nurses to sneak in to see her child?

7. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

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

9. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

10. Why does Katrin want to become a famous author?

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