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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Papa say the bombing of Pearl Harbor means
(a) The country will go to war.
(b) The Japanese probably lost many men.
(c) Many families will be without their fathers.
(d) The Germans will be attacked too.

7. What does Mama have in her hand when she and Papa get into an argument?
(a) A knife.
(b) A skillet.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A bottle of ketchup.

8. What does Lark watch while Mrs. Stillman is talking to her guest?
(a) Snow falling.
(b) A neighbor shoveling snow.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Television.

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

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

11. What is at the top of Lark's Christmas list?
(a) A rocking chair.
(b) A pony.
(c) A new robe.
(d) A bicycle.

12. What does Mama say might happen to ruin her business?
(a) The government will require more taxes.
(b) The government will limit the amount of gas people can buy.
(c) The government will limit how many cars a family can own.
(d) The government will require that women work in factories.

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

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

15. What does Mrs. Stillman invite Lark to do?
(a) Spend the night.
(b) Go to the movies.
(c) Visit as often as she likes.
(d) Have a long, hot bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lark say her little girl likes to read?

2. What does Beverly reveal about Santa Claus?

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

4. Where does Lark hide when it's time to go to confession?

5. What does Aunt Betty ask for as soon as she wakes from her fever?

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