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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 Beverly wearing when she first sits down by Lark?
(a) A pair of jeans.
(b) Shorts and a torn t-shirt.
(c) Overalls and a torn t-shirt.
(d) Only overalls.

2. What skill does Mama say she's going to learn in order to find a job?
(a) Typing.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Shorthand.
(d) Cooking.

3. Where does Lark sleep?
(a) On a bench.
(b) A pallet on the floor.
(c) A crib.
(d) A day bed.

4. What is the nickname Mama hates?
(a) Norma Jeana.
(b) Mommy.
(c) Mama.
(d) Lena.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Mama thrown at Papa once when he called her a hated nickname?

2. What kind of robe does Lark wear when she goes with her father to play poker?

3. How much does Lark discover her father lost at the poker game?

4. Where does Hilly serve after he joins the military?

5. What treat does Mr. Wendell give Lark when she arrives with Papa?

(see the answer key)

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