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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lark's reaction when Papa slaps her?
(a) She slaps him back.
(b) She bites him.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She gets ready to go.

2. Why does Mama say she and Aunt Betty are going to Minneapolis?
(a) To go shopping.
(b) To attend church.
(c) To go dancing.
(d) To see a lawyer.

3. What does Mama look for in her purse?
(a) A hanky.
(b) Candy.
(c) A comb.
(d) A quarter.

4. What does she say about that kind of jelly bean?
(a) It's her father's favorite.
(b) It's her mother's favorite.
(c) Neither of her parents like them.
(d) Someone told her they are the most sophisticated flavor.

5. What color are the tickets eligible to win at the theater's drawing?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Gray.

6. When does Lark study the catechism with Papa?
(a) On Saturday mornings.
(b) While Mama is playing bridge.
(c) Whenever Papa has a break from work.
(d) Never.

7. Where does Lark and Mama go when Mama takes a week's vacation?
(a) Camping.
(b) To look for Uncle Stan.
(c) The ocean.
(d) To Lark's grandparents' house.

8. What act does Lark perform with Father Delias after the Communion?
(a) She gives him a sprig of lilac.
(b) She kisses the back of his hand.
(c) She curtsies.
(d) She kisses his cheek.

9. Where does Beverly live by this point in the story?
(a) In a tarpaper shack .
(b) At the depot.
(c) Above the cafe.
(d) Near the hobo jungle.

10. What does Aunt Betty give the hobo in addition to the food and milk?
(a) A wool hat.
(b) A pair of socks.
(c) A quarter.
(d) A warmer coat.

11. What do Mama, Aunt Betty, and Lark do the afternoon after attending Mass?
(a) Go swimming.
(b) Take naps.
(c) Go fishing.
(d) Go for a rid in the country.

12. Why does Lark ask Mama to read the story of Peggy and the Pansies?
(a) It reminds her of Hilly.
(b) She hasn't heard it in a long time.
(c) It makes her think of the new house.
(d) She hasn't heard it before.

13. Which is Lark's favorite jelly bean?
(a) Black.
(b) Whtie.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

14. Where does Grandpa go after supper?
(a) To the diner
(b) To the pool hall
(c) To bed
(d) To the theater

15. How does Lark say she knows that the young prince went to Heaven after committing suicide?
(a) She heard Jesus and God arguing, and Jesus won.
(b) She doesn't say.
(c) She saw the young prince in a dream.
(d) She read it in the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two words does Lark say have an ominous ring of finality?

2. What is Papa eating as Lark prepares to go outside, carrying her sin notebook with her?

3. What is the prize Mama wins during the drawing at the theater?

4. What does Mama make for Sally, Beverly, and Lark as they study catechism at Lark's house?

5. What does Mama leave for Papa and Lark when she goes to play bridge?

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