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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 treat does Lark find in the cupboard after Mama leaves?
(a) A slice of pie.
(b) A soda.
(c) A jawbreaker.
(d) A Hershey bar.

2. How does Lark get to the depot as she's headed for her grandparents' home?
(a) Mr. McPhee picks her up.
(b) Uncle Stan drives her.
(c) Mama takes her.
(d) She walks.

3. What does Lark sing while she's washing Aunt Betty's dishes?
(a) The Old Gray Mare.
(b) Dixie.
(c) Amazing Grace.
(d) When the Saint Go Marching In.

4. What is Grandma ironing while Mama reads a Life magazine at the kitchen table?
(a) Lark's red dress.
(b) Grandpa's best shirt.
(c) Aunt Betty's new dress.
(d) Grandpa's undershirts.

5. What color is Lark's new bathing suit?
(a) Blue and red.
(b) Red and white.
(c) Red, white and blue.
(d) Blue and white.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lark get a spanking from Papa?

2. What does Maria say about Lark's belief regarding Marjorie?

3. What does Papa do to Lark's mashed potatoes?

4. What kind of robe does Lark wear when she goes with her father to play poker?

5. What time does Mr. Easterly say he will deliver the groceries?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Lark and Uncle Stan greet each other? What does Lark think about Uncle Stan?

2. Why does Lark say she likes spending time in taverns?

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

4. How does Lark get her name?

5. What are Lark's thoughts about the financial situation for Aunt Betty and Uncle Stan and how does Uncle Stan's job contribute to that?

6. What is Lark's attitude about becoming an adult and why?

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

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

9. Describe the condition of Aunt Betty's house when Lark and Mama arrive.

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

(see the answer keys)

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