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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 is Lark's reaction when Papa slaps her?
2. What does Mama leave for Papa and Lark when she goes to play bridge?
3. Where does Lark and Mama go when Mama takes a week's vacation?
4. What act does Lark perform with Father Delias after the Communion?
5. What is at the top of Lark's Christmas list?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lark hear Mrs. Wheeler reveal to Mrs. Stillman?
2. Briefly describe the visit Lark makes to Hilly and his reaction to her gift.
3. What is the effect of Aunt Betty's affair on Grandma, and what does Mama say about Grandma's reaction?
4. Describe the situation that arises when the hobo stops at Lark's house.
5. What are some of the ideas Mama, Aunt Betty, and Lark share about the new house while they're putting up the Christmas tree?
6. Describe the letter Hilly writes to Lark in which he talks about the book HEIDI.
7. What does Papa say to Lark when he comes into the bedroom to get a handkerchief and how does Lark respond?
8. How does Mama spend the money she wins at the theater?
9. Whom does Lark tell about the plans to begin building on a house and what does she say about it?
10. What does Father Dalias say when Lark confesses that she's killed a baby?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Lark's relationship with her father. How does it compare with her relationship with her mother?
Essay Topic 2
Grandma Browning refuses to show her face in town, fearing that she'll be laughed at. Why does she have this fear? Is it correct? Support your answer with examples from the story and from your own life experiences.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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