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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't the doctor let Mama go see her child after the operation?

2. How does Mama finally sneak in to see her child at the hospital?

3. Where is Katrin's special room in the Steiner Street home?

4. What is the name of Katrin's teacher?

5. Which character does Uncle Chris sing to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is the school holding a reception?

4. Why does Katrin enter the writing contest?

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

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

7. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

8. What do the other classmates do when they hear about the items that Katrin and Carmelita have brought to the reception?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The family met the Martin family towards the end of the book and were disgusted at how they treated one another. In what ways were the families different? Which family would you rather be a part of and why?

Essay Topic 2

Christine and Katrin, although sisters, are very different girls. Provide three similarities and differences in the characters, and determine which one you would rather be like, and explain why.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, the family lives in three different homes. Discuss the three homes by comparing their similarities and differences, and determine which home was most important to the family.

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