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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 an engineer.
(b) He is a typist.
(c) He is a clerk.
(d) He is a builder.

2. What is hanging on the wall over Lark's crib?
(a) A picture of Jesus.
(b) A wedding picture of Lark's parents.
(c) A banjo clock.
(d) A picture of Lark as a baby.

3. What does Mama do when Lark and Sally go to her with leeches?
(a) Tells the girls to stay out of the water.
(b) Puts salt on them and brushes them off.
(c) Uses a match to make them fall off.
(d) Pulls them off quickly then gives the girls bandages to cover the wounds.

4. What time does Mama tell Lark to go to bed?
(a) Whenever Papa says.
(b) She doesn't say.
(c) Nine o'clock.
(d) Eight o'clock.

5. What does Lark think is the best part of the annual parade?
(a) The majorettes.
(b) The cars with sirens.
(c) The veterans.
(d) The boys on bicycles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives in the upstairs portion of the depot?

2. What is the nickname Mama hates?

3. What is the event for which Lark sells tickets?

4. What section of the paper is across Papa's chest when he falls asleep on Sunday afternoon?

5. What is the name of the story Lark reads to Hilly?

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