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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. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?
(a) Aunt Marta.
(b) Aunt Sigrid.
(c) Aunt Trina.
(d) Mama.

2. What does the narrator try to give Mama at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) A check.
(b) Her novel.
(c) A necklace.
(d) Cash.

3. What does Mama do when Katrin explains that she needs money?
(a) Refuses to speak to her for a week.
(b) Makes her do extra chores for the money.
(c) Helps her find a job to earn the money.
(d) Gives it to her since writing is her dream.

4. What does Katrin do to try to get the money she needs to pay for the writing brochures?
(a) Finish Christine's homework.
(b) Babysit her neighbors.
(c) Sell her rollerskates.
(d) Write an essay.

5. Who leaves Mama a check?
(a) Aunt Sigrid.
(b) Papa.
(c) Uncle Chris.
(d) Mr. Hyde.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator, Katrin, decides to change her name to what?

2. What item does Katrin take from the boarder?

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

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

5. What does the Norwegian phrase "Lille Ven" mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Katrin enter the writing contest?

2. Does Katrin enjoy her first day at Winford?

3. Why is the school holding a reception?

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

5. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

6. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

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

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

9. What is unusual about the way that Uncle Chris spends his money?

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

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