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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Beverly reveal about Santa Claus?
(a) He's magic.
(b) He isn't real.
(c) He's really very skinny.
(d) He isn't going to bring her any gifts.

3. Whom does Mrs. Stillman say she plans to visit?
(a) A friend of Hilly's in Blue Lake.
(b) A friend in Colorado.
(c) A cousin in California.
(d) Hilly at the cemetery.

4. What does Lark say happened to her little girl's best friend?
(a) He was killed in the war.
(b) He caught measles.
(c) He was killed by a train.
(d) He shot himself.

5. When does Mama go to play bridge?
(a) Every Friday.
(b) Whenever her friends call.
(c) Every second Friday.
(d) The second Saturday of every month.

6. What is Hilly wearing in Lark's dream?
(a) Torn blue jeans.
(b) His army uniform.
(c) His new robe.
(d) His swimming trunks.

7. What does Lark look for in her purse?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A barrette.
(c) A quarter.
(d) A comb.

8. Who gives Lark her coat as they prepare to leave for Mass?
(a) Aunt Betty.
(b) No one..
(c) Mama
(d) Papa.

9. Where is Sally when Lark comes out of the confessional after her practice?
(a) She's entering the confessional.
(b) She's gone.
(c) She's in the front pew.
(d) She's at the altar.

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

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

12. Where does Lark tell Mama she's going?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Home.
(c) California.
(d) Blue Lake.

13. How did Hilly die?
(a) A neighbor shot him.
(b) He fell from his balcony.
(c) He was accidentally hanged.
(d) He shot himself.

14. What does Mama say her marriage was like?
(a) Like having a giraffe in her car.
(b) Like having a elephant sitting on her chest.
(c) Like having a wild cat in her pocket.
(d) Like having a hippopotamus sitting on her face.

15. What does Aunt Betty say she'd been doing during the day while Lark was at school?
(a) Making flower arrangements for the funeral.
(b) Planning their new house.
(c) Baking for the funeral.
(d) Sewing curtains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lark ask Mama to read the story of Peggy and the Pansies?

2. Who is visiting Mrs. Stillman when Lark arrives?

3. What color are the tickets eligible to win at the theater's drawing?

4. Where does Grandpa go after supper?

5. Where does Lark sit during Mass?

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