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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 is the first question that Molly asks Vivian for her American History assignment?
(a) Do you believe in ghosts?
(b) What is the longest journey you have taken?
(c) How old are you?
(d) Where were you born?

2. What does Vivian's teacher say she looks like when she returns to school with her hair short after the incident with lice at the Grotes home?
(a) A boy.
(b) A convict.
(c) A flapper.
(d) A nun.

3. What month is it when Vivian first goes to meet the Nielsens?
(a) December.
(b) September.
(c) March.
(d) July.

4. What are the full names of Vivian's parents that Molly discovers from the ship logs at the library?
(a) William and Sarah O'Connell.
(b) Raymond and Mary McAnally.
(c) James and Mary O'Brien.
(d) Patrick and Mary Power.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Grund work as a sales clerk?

2. The Penobscot Indians are a tribe belonging to what confederacy?

3. When is Mrs. Grote due to have a baby in 1930?

4. What word is used in Section 3 to describe "a stew of diced meat, onion, and vegetables, with mustard, ginger, and vinegar"?

5. Who is the first of the seamstresses that Mrs. Byrne lets go from employment after the stock market crash?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the historical aspects of Orphan Train that are presented in Section 3?

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

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

4. What are Vivian's first impressions of the Grotes' home in Section 3? What are the Grotes like?

5. What leads up to Mr. Sorenson's arrival in Section 3? Why does Mr. Sorenson come to the Byrnes' home?

6. Where does Vivian stay while she awaits word from Mr. Sorenson in Section 4? Who oversees this establishment?

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

8. Where does Vivian go after leaving the Grotes' home in Section 4? Who does she ask for help?

9. Who is Molly's social worker? What conversation does Molly have with her social worker in Section 3?

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

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