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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama clear out the front room?
(a) To give Nels his own room.
(b) To make room for a renter.
(c) To make room since the aunts visit.
(d) To redecorate the room.

2. Which character is with Uncle Chris when he passes away?
(a) Mama.
(b) Papa.
(c) Aunt Trina.
(d) Nels.

3. What does the narrator try to give Mama at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Cash.
(c) Her novel.
(d) A check.

4. How does Uncle Chris make his money?
(a) He restores old farms and sells them for profit.
(b) He is a professional gambler.
(c) He is a traveling salesman.
(d) He steals heirlooms from families.

5. What is the new baby's name?
(a) Kathryn.
(b) Kaaren.
(c) Carmelita.
(d) Dagmar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Papa decide to give up to save money?

2. Where does Mama get the money to pay for the operation?

3. Which heirlooms does Uncle Chris sell without telling anyone?

4. How does Miss Durant like to eat her vegetables?

5. What does Mama want to buy with the money from the check?

(see the answer key)

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