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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 does Mama have see to pay for the surgery?

2. What is Mr. Kenmore's Sunday hobby?

3. What happens to Papa in the kitchen before Dr. Johnson comes over?

4. Why do the children give Dagmar fifty cents?

5. Where does Katrin put the empty boxes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the boarders "part of the family"?

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

3. Why does Cora call Nels "Nelson"?

4. Why is Mama upset with Christine's choice to work?

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

6. Why is Katrin upset when she learns how Mama has paid for her graduation present?

7. Why does Nels break up with Cora?

8. Why does Katrin want a graduation present?

9. Why does Mama try to kill Uncle Elizabeth?

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

Throughout the book, the family lives in three different homes. Discuss the three homes by comparing their similarities and differences, and determine which home was most important to the 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

Nels, Dagmar, and Katrin each have passions. Whether it be medicine, writing, or animals, Mama always supports these passions. Explain how Mama allowed each to grow their passions throughout the novel.

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