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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. Who is the special guest Winford was expecting?

2. Why does Katrin not like Miss Grimes?

3. What item does Papa decide to give up to save money?

4. What item does Hester plan to bring to the reception?

5. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the family so unhappy at the chicken ranch?

2. How does Mama's Bank Account make the children feel?

3. Why is the school holding a reception?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Mama mean when she says that Mr. Hyde does not owe them anything?

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

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

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

Education plays an important role throughout the book. Mama values education and wants the best for her children. Why is education so important to Mama and do the children feel the same way about education? How do Mama and Papa show the reader how much they value education? Provide examples.

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