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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mama doing when Lark and Papa arrive home?

3. What does Papa say he plans to do after dinner?

4. What smell does Lark say is better than any other?

5. What treat does Lark find in the cupboard after Mama leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Cape Ann.

3. What decision does Lark face when she realizes she can't possibly reach the raft?

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

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

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

7. What makes Stella Wheeler cry during the picnic?

8. What is the argument Mama and Papa have about their evening's activities and what does each want the other to do?

9. How is the laundry done while Mama and Lark are visiting Aunt Betty?

10. Where does Mama tell Lark the baby has gone? Where does Lark believe it's gone? Why does Mama slap Lark?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lark considers herself shy but meets many people over the course of the story. List the circumstances under which she meets at least three of the characters. What is her reaction to each? How does each impact Lark's life?

Essay Topic 2

Lark's three best friends can be identified as Sally, Beverly, and Hilly. Identify each and describe their relationships with Lark. How does each impact Lark?

Essay Topic 3

Lark's imagination is fueled by many things. List at least three situations that prompt Lark's imagination and describe both the situation and the result.

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