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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mama make for Sally, Beverly, and Lark as they study catechism at Lark's house?
(a) Hot milk and chocolate pie.
(b) Tea and ginger snaps.
(c) Coffee with milk and chocolate cookies.
(d) Cocoa and cinnamon toast.

3. What does Lark say her name is as she approaches Mama and Aunt Betty?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Lark Ann Browning Erhardt.
(c) Myrna Loy.
(d) Sally Ann.

4. What does Mama leave for Papa and Lark when she goes to play bridge?
(a) Popcorn.
(b) Cake or pie.
(c) Hershey bars.
(d) Fried chicken.

5. What two gifts are given to Lark on her last day at school?
(a) Hair ribbons and a brush set.
(b) A jump rope and a set of jacks..
(c) A pair of house slippers and a box of chocolates.
(d) An autograph book and a diary.

6. What does Lark say her little girl likes to read?
(a) Teen magazines.
(b) Nancy Drew.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Comic books.

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

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

9. What color is the dress Mrs. Stillman is wearing when Lark arrives at her house?
(a) Gray.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

10. What is the rank of the mysterious man who attends Hilly's funeral?
(a) Captain.
(b) Private.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) General.

11. Where does Lark hide when it's time to go to confession?
(a) In Papa's truck.
(b) In Mama's car.
(c) At home under her crib.
(d) In the basement.

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

13. Where does Lark sit during Mass?
(a) As far from Papa as possible.
(b) Near Mrs. Stillman.
(c) She doesn't go.
(d) Next to Papa.

14. What do Lark and her Mama do the night before Lark's first Communion?
(a) Read the catechism lessons.
(b) Pray.
(c) Look at the book of house plans.
(d) Make pies.

15. What is the gift Lark and Mama take Hilly and Mrs. Silliman?
(a) A drawing.
(b) Pumpkin pie.
(c) A book.
(d) Jell-o salad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Aunt Betty get?

2. When does Mama go to play bridge?

3. What does Lark look for in her purse?

4. What is the news Mama has after she buys the roast in town?

5. What is the gift Mama has for Mrs. Stillman?

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