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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 gift does Katrin end up getting from the family for her graduation?
(a) A watch.
(b) A silver broach.
(c) A pink dresser.
(d) A pearl necklace.

2. Why does the family not serve food to the boarders on Sundays?
(a) It is a family day.
(b) The family wants to save money.
(c) The family runs out of food every Sunday.
(d) The boarders fasted on Sundays.

3. Why is the cat's name changed to "Uncle Elizabeth"?
(a) It was a tomcat.
(b) It reminded the family of their uncle.
(c) It bossed other cats around.
(d) The children wanted a funny name for the cat.

4. What did Mama ask the other children after Dagmar went to bed?
(a) Where to buy a new cat.
(b) How to kill a cat.
(c) Where to take the cat before Dagmar woke up.
(d) How to bury a cat.

5. Why do the children give Dagmar fifty cents?
(a) To buy cat food.
(b) To buy candy.
(c) To make her feel better since her cat was sick.
(d) To take the cat to the veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Katrin's favorite candy?

2. How long does Katrin have to work before getting a salary?

3. Which person is not a boarder at the Steiner Street house?

4. Who asks, "Now truly, indeed, do you have Peder?"

5. Who visits Katrin when Mr. Schiller leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mama understanding when Katrin tells her that she has stolen candy from the drugstore?

3. Why does Mama go flying?

4. What makes Uncle Elizabeth such an odd cat?

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

6. Why is Mama upset with Christine's choice to work?

7. What does Mama buy with her coat money?

8. Why does Katrin want a graduation present?

9. Why do the aunts and uncles come over when Papa goes to the hospital?

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

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