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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Lark imagined living behind the jars in Grandma's cupboard?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A fairy.
(c) A rat.
(d) A gnome.

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. What does Beverly say when Lark says she's moving to California?
(a) Lark shoudl refuse to go.
(b) She feels sorry for Lark.
(c) She'd be happy to go in Lark's place.
(d) Lark won't be happy there.

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

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

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

7. How does Mama get the Christmas tree home?
(a) She has it delivered.
(b) Papa goes to pick it up in the truck.
(c) She drags it.
(d) On top of the car.

8. According to Mrs. Stillman's guest, who hurt Hilly?
(a) Mr. Wheeler.
(b) Willy Erhardt.
(c) Uncle Stan.
(d) Axel Nelson.

9. How much does Papa need to pay off his gambling debts?
(a) Five hundred dollars.
(b) A thousand dollars.
(c) Eighty dollars.
(d) Two hundred, fifty dollars.

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

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

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

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

14. Where does Mama say she plans to go?
(a) Blue Lake.
(b) Back to her mother's.
(c) Colorado.
(d) California.

15. What does Papa have in his hand when he rushes at Mama?
(a) A gun.
(b) A knife.
(c) A skillet.
(d) A bottle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the present Mama brings Lark from one of her trips?

2. How long does Papa say Aunt Betty can stay with them?

3. According to Mama, who picked the tablecloth used at the dinner after Hilly's funeral?

4. What does Lark sometimes do while her mother is making business calls in St. Bridget?

5. According to Mrs. Stillman, who came to visit while Lark napped?

(see the answer keys)

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