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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 class does Katrin receive an F in?

2. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?

3. What does Katrin do to try to get the money she needs to pay for the writing brochures?

4. Which item does Mama not count out money for?

5. What does Mr. Hyde leave for the children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

5. Why does Katrin want to become a famous author?

6. Does Katrin enjoy her first day at Winford?

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

8. What makes Miss Grimes such a mean woman?

9. What does Uncle Chris do to make his living?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end of the book, Christine thinks she is dying after giving birth. How does Mama comfort Christine and make her realize she will not die? What do you imagine Mama said about being a mother? In your own words, what does being a mother mean to Mama?

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

How does the family's Norwegian culture play an important role throughout the novel? Does their cultural background add depth to the novel or is it unnecessary? Often times throughout the book the adults begin conversing in Norwegian. What is the importance of this?

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