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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 long does Papa say Aunt Betty can stay with them?
(a) She can't stay at all.
(b) As long as she wants.
(c) A week.
(d) A year.

2. What is the gift Lark and Mama take Hilly and Mrs. Silliman?
(a) Pumpkin pie.
(b) A drawing.
(c) Jell-o salad.
(d) A book.

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

4. What is painted on the ends of Lark's crib?
(a) Bunnies.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Babies.
(d) Nothing.

5. What had Lark imagined living behind the jars in Grandma's cupboard?
(a) A rat.
(b) A dragon.
(c) A fairy.
(d) A gnome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lark ask God to do before she goes to bed that night?

2. Where does Mama say she plans to go?

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

4. What does Beverly say when Lark says she's moving to California?

5. What does Aunt Betty say she'd been doing during the day while Lark was at school?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Lark refuse to go to Mass and what is Papa's reaction?

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

5. What is Papa's last-ditch effort to try to get Mama to remain? What are the reactions of Mama and Lark?

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

7. What is the significance of Lark's statements about Myrna Loy and Mr. Brown?

8. What does Lark hear Mrs. Wheeler reveal to Mrs. Stillman?

9. What is Beverly's relationship with Mama? Give an example of this relationship.

10. What does Mama say about the war's effect on her business?

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