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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama have in her hand when she and Papa get into an argument?

2. What is painted on the ends of Lark's crib?

3. What color are the tickets eligible to win at the theater's drawing?

4. What is the toast Mama proposes after they finish decorating the Christmas tree?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the opening conversation between Lark and Mama when Lark reaches her seat.

2. Briefly describe the visit Lark makes to Hilly and his reaction to her gift.

3. What does Aunt Betty say about suicide and how does that compare to what Papa says?

4. What does Father Dalias say when Lark confesses that she's killed a baby?

5. What does Lark say about Hilly's fate after his death and how does she say she knows this?

6. What does Lark do when it's time for Communion and what does that prompt Papa to do?

7. Describe the situation that arises when the hobo stops at Lark's house.

8. What are some of the ideas Mama, Aunt Betty, and Lark share about the new house while they're putting up the Christmas tree?

9. Why does Papa say that Lark has to fear God? What example does he give her in an attempt to prove it?

10. What is the effect of Aunt Betty's affair on Grandma, and what does Mama say about Grandma's reaction?

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