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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. How does Lark say she knows that the young prince went to Heaven after committing suicide?
2. Where does Lark hide when it's time to go to confession?
3. What is the present Mama brings Lark from one of her trips?
4. What color is the dress Mrs. Stillman is wearing when Lark arrives at her house?
5. What does Grandpa give Lark as she is about to board the train?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lark say about Hilly's fate after his death and how does she say she knows this?
2. How does Christmas change for the family after the plans emerge to go to California?
3. What does Lark think and do in the restroom of the train?
4. What does Lark hear Mrs. Wheeler reveal to Mrs. Stillman?
5. Whom does Lark tell about the plans to begin building on a house and what does she say about it?
6. Describe the letter Hilly writes to Lark in which he talks about the book HEIDI.
7. Why do Mama and Aunt Betty leave the depot in the middle of the night? What is Lark instructed to do?
8. Describe the situation that arises when the hobo stops at Lark's house.
9. What does Papa say to Lark when he comes into the bedroom to get a handkerchief and how does Lark respond?
10. Why does Lark refuse to go to Mass and what is Papa's reaction?
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
Lark is afraid that Marjorie Ann is in limbo, Hilly went to hell, and she is bound for hell for her myriad of sins. Explain why Lark believes these things and what impact these beliefs have on Lark, her family, and the storyline.
Essay Topic 3
What is the role of trains in Lark's life? How does that compare to the role of people? Why are trains so important to her?
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