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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. Where does Lark hide when it's time to go to confession?

2. Why does Mama say she and Aunt Betty are going to Minneapolis?

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

4. Where does Lark sit during Mass?

5. What is Lark's reaction when Papa slaps her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the letter Hilly writes to Lark in which he talks about the book HEIDI.

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

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

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

9. What does Mrs. Stillman say about Hilly's death?

10. What is Lark's reaction after her confession and what does she wonder about the adults who have gone through this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the "Sin Notebook" kept by Lark? Why is she so interested in keeping track and identifying sins? Why is she worried that gambling is a sin?

Essay Topic 2

What does the Cape Ann house represent to both Mama and Lark? What does it represent to Papa? What does each come to realize about the Cape Ann? How does each come to this conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

Compare any two characters in the book. What are the similarities, differences, and roles of each in the story?

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