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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 drops out of school to work at a five-and-dime?

2. What area of study does Nels focus on?

3. Who does Elizabeth belong too?

4. Which of these was not something the cat is suffering from?

5. Why does the family not serve food to the boarders on Sundays?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mama understanding when Katrin tells her that she has stolen candy from the drugstore?

2. Why does Katrin want a graduation present?

3. Why does Katrin get fired from her job?

4. How is the Martin family different from Mama's family?

5. Why does Papa tell Mr. Kenmore he can not go flying?

6. What is Aunt Elna's favorite thing to do?

7. How is Mama able to afford Katrin's graduation present?

8. Why does Nels break up with Cora?

9. What makes Uncle Elizabeth such an odd cat?

10. How does Mama help Aunt Elna and Aunt Jenny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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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