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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. What did the doctors ask when Noreen, Milly and the girls went to the hospital?
(a) If Baby had been sick for awhile.
(b) If Noreen gave aspirin to Baby.
(c) If the girls had their inoculations.
(d) What everyone ate and drank at the carnival.

2. Little Sister almost slips off the roof when _____________________.
(a) she reaches for the umbrella.
(b) she drops her soda can.
(c) she moves to a higher spot.
(d) she claps her hands.

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

4. How many children does the woman in #116 have?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

5. Aunt Patty introduces Little Sister as ______________.
(a) Janet.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Joely.
(d) JoAnn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Uncle Hob stay with his grandfather that summer?

2. What does Noreen decide made Baby so sick?

3. Why do Willa Jo and Little Sister decide to sit on the bench outside the drugstore?

4. Where did Noreen and Milly take the kids one day?

5. What musical instrument does Uncle Hob play?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Aunt Patty suggest they do to get Little Sister to talk, and how does that send Willa Jo over the edge with her aunt?

3. What was the nuclear family of Willa Jo and Little Sister prior to Baby's birth?

4. Explain the symbolism of Willa Jo's dream and why Willa Jo is so angry.

5. What lessons has Aunt Patty learned by having the girls with her for awhile?

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

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

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

9. What does Uncle Hob do to ingratiate himself to the girls while they're sitting on the roof?

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

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