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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the unexpected classroom visitor want from Katrin?
(a) To translate a letter.
(b) To take her home.
(c) To help her with homework.
(d) To give her money.

2. Which character does Uncle Chris sing to?
(a) Christine.
(b) Arne.
(c) Dagmar.
(d) The narrator.

3. What is the name of the hospital Papa is at?
(a) San Francisco County.
(b) Catholic General.
(c) St. Francis.
(d) St. Joseph.

4. What does Katrin mean when she says, "It is something within me, Mama. Right here!"?
(a) She feels sick to her stomach.
(b) Writing is her passion.
(c) She knows the girls at school hate her.
(d) She knows she will be caught for doing something bad.

5. Why can't any of the girls boil water for the tea during the reception?
(a) The science room is locked.
(b) Mrs. Winford does not like tea.
(c) The stove is not working.
(d) There are no pots to boil water in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the family plan to do with the Steiner Street home?

2. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?

3. Where does the family move when they left the Castro Street house?

4. Which fruit does Uncle Chris demand that the children eat more of?

5. What is the name of Katrin's teacher?

(see the answer key)

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