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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month is it when everyone in the Grote family comes down with lice in 1930?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) April.
(d) September.

2. When did "Black Tuesday" occur?
(a) June 16, 1929.
(b) October 24, 1929.
(c) September 12, 1930.
(d) October 21, 1928.

3. What does Mrs. Nielsen say that her ancestry is while she and Vivian decorate for Christmas in Section 4?
(a) German.
(b) Polish.
(c) Swedish.
(d) Irish.

4. What animal is Mr. Nielsen compared to when his character is first introduced in the novel?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A ferret.

5. When does Vivian tell Mrs. Nielsen her birthday is while they decorate for Christmas in Section 4?
(a) April 21.
(b) June 2.
(c) March 13.
(d) July 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Molly say that her raven charm is supposed to protect the wearer from in Section 3?

2. From what illness did the Nielsens' daughter die?

3. What season is it when Vivian is thrown out from the Grotes' home?

4. How old did Molly turn on her birthday when her father gave her jewelry cards as a gift?

5. What high school did Molly transfer from last year to the one she's at now?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Molly to leave her foster home in Section 4? Where does Molly intend to go after leaving?

2. What assignment is Molly given in her American History class in Section 3? How does Molly intend to approach the assignment?

3. What leads up to Vivian's dismissal from the Grotes' home in Section 3? When does this occur?

4. What does Vivian think of the school that she begins attending while staying with the Grotes in Section 3?

5. What are the psychological impacts on Vivian from her experiences at the Grotes' home?

6. What are Mr. Sorenson's impressions of Vivian's story about leaving the Grotes' home in Section 4?

7. What similarities between Vivian and Molly are illustrated in Section 3?

8. How is Vivian's meeting with the Nielsens described in Section 4? What agreement do the Nielsens reach regarding Vivian?

9. What is significant about Molly's defense of the Native Americans in her American History class in Section 4?

10. What causes the Byrnes' financial problems in Section 3? How does this impact Vivian?

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