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

2. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?
(a) Christine knows what is proper.
(b) Christine is smart.
(c) Christine is pretty.
(d) Chrsitine does not care what the other girls think of her.

3. Who prays every morning so Katrin will hopefully get the money she needs?
(a) Nels.
(b) Dagmar.
(c) Katrin.
(d) Carmelita.

4. What does Mama have for lunch in Chapter 3?
(a) A turkey sandwich.
(b) Two cups of coffee.
(c) Bread and water.
(d) Nothing.

5. How does Uncle Chris spend his money?
(a) He puts it away for the childrens' education.
(b) He helps sick children overcome disabilities.
(c) He gives it to the family in his will.
(d) He gambles everything away and lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Katrin going to keep the food hot for the reception?

2. Why does Papa call Uncle Chris the "black Norwegian"?

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

4. Why does this child need to have an operation?

5. What does Mama want to buy with the money from the check?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mama want to move to the Steiner Street house immediately?

3. Why does Katrin enter the writing contest?

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

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

6. In what ways is Mr. Hyde a fraud?

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

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

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

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

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