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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the feature of the Cape Ann that Lark says Mama will turn into a sewing room?
(a) The den.
(b) The extra bedroom.
(c) The breakfast nook.
(d) The enclosed garage.

2. What is Lark's favorite sandwich?
(a) Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
(b) Beef and tomato.
(c) Grilled cheese.
(d) Bologna and onion.

3. What does Beverly's father do for a living?
(a) He's a clerk at the depot.
(b) He's gone.
(c) He's a traveling salesman.
(d) He's a janitor at the school..

4. What color is the nail polish Lark buys?
(a) Blue.
(b) Clear.
(c) Pink.
(d) Red.

5. What is hanging on the wall over Lark's crib?
(a) A banjo clock.
(b) A wedding picture of Lark's parents.
(c) A picture of Jesus.
(d) A picture of Lark as a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What skill does Mama say she's going to learn in order to find a job?

2. What job does the lady on the train say she has?

3. What is the skill Beverly has that she shares with Lark?

4. What is Papa's job at the depot?

5. What color is Lark's new bathing suit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lark's reaction when Mama says she has to sell tickets to the picnic, and what is Mama's response?

2. What is the problem with Lark's hair on the day after the poker game? What does she fear will be the outcome of that problem?

3. How does Mama manage the practical aspects of life in the depot, such as heating their rooms and washing dishes?

4. What are some of the job opportunities Mama sees but dismisses?

5. What is the basic information included in the letter Lark finds from Earl Samson to Bill?

6. What is the response of the nun when Lark asks if playing poker is a sin, and why does she respond in that manner?

7. What makes Stella Wheeler cry during the picnic?

8. What is the significance of what Lark tells Mama while Lark is pretending to be Mrs. Brown?

9. What is Mama's plan for Aunt Betty and Uncle Stan and how does she start that plan rolling?

10. What does Lark think of Beverly prior to the picnic and why does her attitude change during the event?

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