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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the news Mama has after she buys the roast in town?
(a) Hilly is dead.
(b) Papa will have to go to war.
(c) Pearl Harbor has been bombed.
(d) The Germans are bound to attack.

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

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

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

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

8. What kind of lessons is Lark taking?
(a) Typing.
(b) Ballet.
(c) Piano.
(d) Tap dance.

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

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

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

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

13. What is the toast Mama proposes after they finish decorating the Christmas tree?
(a) To better times ahead.
(b) To a new house.
(c) To Christmas.
(d) To the three witches.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mama say she and Aunt Betty are going to Minneapolis?

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

3. Where does Lark tell Mama she's going?

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

5. What does Aunt Betty give the hobo in addition to the food and milk?

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