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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. How old was Mrs. Nielsen when she married Mr. Nielsen?
(a) 19.
(b) 33.
(c) 21.
(d) 25.

2. Where does Mrs. Grund work as a sales clerk?
(a) At a pharmacy.
(b) At a shoe store.
(c) At a dress store.
(d) At a bakery.

3. What was Vivian's sister Maisie's name changed to after she was adopted?
(a) Sarah Pennington.
(b) Wilma Jackson.
(c) Mary Schatzman.
(d) Margaret Schatzman.

4. In what month is Molly's birthday?
(a) July.
(b) June.
(c) September.
(d) January.

5. Who throws Vivian out of the Grotes' home?
(a) Mr. Grote.
(b) Mrs. Grote.
(c) Miss Larsen.
(d) Mr. Sorenson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Mr. Grote tell Vivian he is in Section 3?

2. What is the name of the boarding house where Miss Larsen lives in 1930?

3. What animal is Mr. Nielsen compared to when his character is first introduced in the novel?

4. When does Vivian tell Mrs. Nielsen her birthday is while they decorate for Christmas in Section 4?

5. What month is it when Vivian first goes to meet the Nielsens?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What information does Mr. Sorenson relate when he returns in Section 4? What are Vivian's options at this point?

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

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

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

8. How are Vivian's teenage years described while living with the Nielsens in Section 4?

9. Why do the Nielsens ask Vivian to change her name in Section 4? How does Vivian respond?

10. Who adopts Vivian after she leaves the Byrnes' home in Section 3? What are the motivations of this couple?

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