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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 and Mama go when Mama takes a week's vacation?

2. Why does Mama go out looking for Papa in the very early hours of Saturday morning?

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

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

5. What color is the dress Mrs. Stillman is wearing when Lark arrives at her house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What are the major problems between Mama and Papa? Why do these problems remain issues rather than being resolved? Are there resolutions?

Essay Topic 3

The story begins soon after the Great Depression and ends in the early years of World War II. Compare the two historical periods. What changes would Lark likely see in the year after the move to California?

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