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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. What does Mama tell Hester, Mary, and the rest of the girls to entice them to come to Katrin's house?

2. What does Mama want to buy with the money from the check?

3. What item does Hester ask to try as the women pack up the reception?

4. What place does Katrin get in the contest she entered?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Does Katrin enjoy her first day at Winford?

3. Why is Mama not mad when Katrin has to ask for the money to pay for the writing brochures?

4. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

5. In what ways is Mr. Hyde valuable to the family?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of savings accounts and banks are important throughout the book. Although the book is called "Mama's Bank Account" the family rarely mentions either account. Compare and contrast Mama's Bank Account and The Little Bank and explain why the author does not mention the accounts very much, but chooses to title the book after one of them.

Essay Topic 2

Nels, Dagmar, and Katrin each have passions. Whether it be medicine, writing, or animals, Mama always supports these passions. Explain how Mama allowed each to grow their passions throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Mama values family above anything. How does she show her love of her family throughout the book, even when times are rough or she is frustrated with her family?

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