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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Papa's job at the depot?
(a) He is a clerk.
(b) He is an engineer.
(c) He is a builder.
(d) He is a typist.

2. What is Papa doing as the story opens?
(a) Playing poker.
(b) Working .
(c) Reading the paper.
(d) Drawing house plans.

3. What does Papa do to Lark's mashed potatoes?
(a) Uses his fork to break the dam she's built.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Pours milk on them.
(d) Pours salt on them.

4. What is the skill Beverly has that she shares with Lark?
(a) Making sandcastles.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Diving.
(d) Stealing.

5. What treat does Lark find in the cupboard after Mama leaves?
(a) A jawbreaker.
(b) A Hershey bar.
(c) A soda.
(d) A slice of pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of soup does Mr. Wendell give Lark?

2. In the letter Lark finds in the Hobo Jungle, to whom is Earl Samson writing?

3. How much education has Mama had?

4. What is Mama doing when Lark and Papa arrive home?

5. What is Sally's attitude during the ride back to her house?

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