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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 school club does Christine lead?
2. How many Children does Mama have at the end of the book?
3. Which aunt is having trouble keeping boarders?
4. Why does Mama buy Christine a plaid dress?
5. Which child wants to become a nurse?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Katrin get fired from her job?
2. Why does Christine come back to San Francisco to have her baby?
3. Why does Mama think it is bad for Dagmar to think Mama performed a miracle?
4. Why does Papa tell Mr. Kenmore he can not go flying?
5. What does Katrin enjoy her job at the drugstore?
6. Why does Katrin want a graduation present?
7. How does Mama help Aunt Elna and Aunt Jenny?
8. Why does Mama go flying?
9. What does Mama buy with her coat money?
10. Why does Christine want to work instead of continuing her education?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Uncle Chris is a man who is disliked by much of his family for his strict and mean-hearted ways. When Uncle Chris passes, the family realizes that he may not have been as evil as they all thought. How was Uncle Chris' story ironic, and would the family have had different feelings towards him if they would have known the truth about him when he was alive?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
There is a common theme throughout the novel of anything being possible when it comes to family. Mama often says "is good" or "all is good." What does she mean by this statement, and why is it repeated throughout the book? Describe two or three instances when a family member shows that he or she will do anything to protect or show love for another family member.
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