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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. How does Lark say she knows that the young prince went to Heaven after committing suicide?
(a) She read it in the Bible.
(b) She saw the young prince in a dream.
(c) She doesn't say.
(d) She heard Jesus and God arguing, and Jesus won.

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

3. What does Mama leave for Papa and Lark when she goes to play bridge?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Cake or pie.
(c) Hershey bars.
(d) Popcorn.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lark look for in her purse?

2. What does Papa say the bombing of Pearl Harbor means

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

4. What do Mama, Aunt Betty, and Lark do the afternoon after attending Mass?

5. What color is the coat Mama wears as she heads out to play bridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have the relationships between Beverly, Sally and Lark changed over the summer break?

2. Whom does Lark tell about the plans to begin building on a house and what does she say about it?

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

4. What does Lark think and do in the restroom of the train?

5. What is the argument Mama and Papa have over whether to buy a car or a house? What are the arguments of each?

6. What does Papa say to Lark when he comes into the bedroom to get a handkerchief and how does Lark respond?

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

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

9. How does Mama spend the money she wins at the theater?

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

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