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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 name of the Grotes' youngest baby that Vivian begins caring for upon her arrival at their home?
(a) Nettie.
(b) Missy.
(c) Trinity.
(d) Paula.

2. What is the name of the maid at the Nielsens' home?
(a) Bess.
(b) Emily.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Terry.

3. Who is the first of the seamstresses that Mrs. Byrne lets go from employment after the stock market crash?
(a) Mary.
(b) Beth.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Sally.

4. At what time does the Nielsen's store close each day when Vivian begins working there?
(a) 6 p.m.
(b) 8 p.m.
(c) 5 p.m.
(d) 7 p.m.

5. Where does Vivian admit that her mother went after the fire when she first arrives at Miss Larsen's room at the boarding house?
(a) To South America.
(b) To a mental hospital.
(c) Back to Ireland.
(d) To prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Vivian taken to live with the Grotes?

2. Who throws Vivian out of the Grotes' home?

3. What is the age range of the students at Vivian's school when she lives with the Grotes?

4. How is the Grotes home described when Vivian first arrives there?

5. What does Vivian's teacher give to her for her birthday in 1930?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Molly go to the library in Section 4? What does she discover through her research there?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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