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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 activity does Papa dream of doing?

2. What does Aunt Jenny bring Mama when she comes home from the hospital?

3. Which child is honored with a medal for outstanding achievement?

4. Why is Christine upset?

5. Which family member has never been admitted into a hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Christine want to work instead of continuing her education?

3. Why does Cora call Nels "Nelson"?

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

5. What makes Uncle Elizabeth such an odd cat?

6. How does Mama barter with Mrs. Beauchamp to pay for the surgery?

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

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

9. What does Katrin enjoy her job at the drugstore?

10. Why is Mrs. Beauchamp angry when she discovers who the carpenter is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is school so important to Mama and Papa? Would they be proud of their children if they chose not to go to school?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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