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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 item does Hester plan to bring to the reception?

2. Which item is not being brought to the reception?

3. Who tells Katrin she is "getting away with murder"?

4. What does Nels do the night the boys get into trouble for breaking into a store?

5. What does Katrin mean when she says, "It is something within me, Mama. Right here!"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Hester and Madeline finally start to be nice to Katrin?

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

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

4. Why does Mama want to see her child in the hospital after the operation?

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

6. How does Katrin plan to keep the meat balls hot enough for an after school reception?

7. Does Katrin enjoy her first day at Winford?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the book, symbolism is an important theme. Discuss the use and meaning of the following symbols: the silver brooch, Christine's wages, and Katrin's writing brochures.

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