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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Willa Jo secretly happy that Aunt Patty showed up?
(a) She always took them out for ice cream.
(b) Aunt Patty brought presents.
(c) She was her favorite aunt.
(d) Noreen needed help.

2. Aunt Patty asks Willa Jo if Little Sister had drunk _________________ the day they went to the fair.
(a) soda.
(b) bad water.
(c) juice.
(d) coffee.

3. What does Aunt Patty do that surprises the girls?
(a) Comes out onto the roof with them.
(b) Buys them cute clothes.
(c) Lets them have Liz over for a slumber party.
(d) Tells them they can sleep in a tent tonight.

4. What does Aunt Patty tell Noreen about being on the roof?
(a) It is very hot.
(b) She wouldn't believe the view.
(c) It's a great place to have a family chat.
(d) It is slippery in spots.

5. How is Noreen traveling to Aunt Patty's house?
(a) She is driving a car.
(b) She is taking a train.
(c) She is taking a bus.
(d) She is taking an airplane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Noreen talk to a lot of times while her husband was away?

2. What musical instrument does Uncle Hob play?

3. What does Uncle Hob ask the girls on the roof when he sticks his head out a window?

4. What is one of Aunt Patty's grievances at the house?

5. Why does Aunt Patty say she might introduce Tressa to Mrs. Finger?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aunt Patty suggest taking the girls home with her for awhile and how does Willa Jo secretly feel about it?

2. How does the author end the story on a hopeful note?

3. Describe what happened in the house on the morning that Baby died.

4. Why has Aunt Patty joined the others sitting on the roof?

5. Why do Aunt Patty and Uncle Hob seem to enjoy sitting on the roof with the girls?

6. What are Aunt Patty's laments regarding people's lack of appreciation for her?

7. What message is Uncle Hob hoping the girls get from his story about staying with his grieving grandfather?

8. What insight does Uncle Hob offer as to why Noreen is coming to get the girls?

9. What type of painting did Noreen create which she hoped would help the girls understand Baby's death?

10. What recurring dream does Willa Jo have and what does she do upon waking?

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