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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. Why is Katrin upset with her classmates during the reception?
(a) They say her Mama has a funny accent.
(b) They make fun of her outfit.
(c) They call her stupid.
(d) They make fun of her for the food she brings.

2. What does the first place winner for the contest Katrin entered receive as the prize?
(a) $50.00.
(b) $10.00.
(c) $100.00.
(d) $25.00.

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

4. What place does Katrin get in the contest she entered?
(a) 4th place.
(b) 25th place.
(c) 45th place.
(d) 1st place.

5. What item does Katrin take from the boarder?
(a) A silver necklace.
(b) A stack of magazines.
(c) Rent money.
(d) A sweater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator try to give Mama at the end of Chapter 1?

2. How many free months of rent does the family receive from the Sondermans?

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

4. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?

5. How many rooms does the Steiner Street house have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Katrin enter the writing contest?

5. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

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

7. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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