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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. In Chapter 9, what part of Papa is hurting him?
(a) His back.
(b) His head.
(c) His arm.
(d) His stomach.

2. Why does Cora say her and Nels can not join the family for dinner?
(a) They are playing tennis.
(b) She is not hungry.
(c) They are seeing a ballet.
(d) They have dinner plans.

3. What gift does Mama offer to Katrin instead of what she had really wants?
(a) A silver brooch.
(b) A pink dresser.
(c) A dog.
(d) A watch.

4. Who was Aunt Elna betrothed to?
(a) Paul.
(b) Peder.
(c) John.
(d) James.

5. Why is Katrin fired from her job?
(a) For being lazy.
(b) For lying to a customer.
(c) For messing up an order.
(d) For stealing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drops out of school to work at a five-and-dime?

2. What does Aunt Jenny bring Mama when she comes home from the hospital?

3. What sense is Aunt Elna missing?

4. Who does Elizabeth belong too?

5. Why is Christine upset?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Peder marry a woman from Oslo instead of Elna?

2. Why does Mrs. Beauchamp handle Dr. Beauchamp's accounting needs?

3. What does Katrin enjoy her job at the drugstore?

4. Why does Mama go flying?

5. Why does Papa pretend to be lazy about his household chores?

6. Why does Christine want to work instead of continuing her education?

7. Why does Christine come back to San Francisco to have her baby?

8. How is the Martin family different from Mama's family?

9. Why can Mama comfort Christine when Nels and Frank can not?

10. Why does Mama try to kill Uncle Elizabeth?

(see the answer keys)

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