4. Where does Mama put the wine during the reception?
(a) Under the table.
(b) In the garbage can.
(c) In Miss Grimes' office.
(d) In her purse.

5. What does Mama decide to make for Katrin's school reception?
(a) Soup.
(b) Meat balls.
(c) Fish stew.
(d) Pasta.

6. How does Mama finally sneak in to see her child at the hospital?
(a) She pretends to be a nurse.
(b) She pretends to be part of the cleaning staff.
(c) She pretends to deliver a package.
(d) She sneaks back when no one is watching.

7. Who is the chairman of the reception refreshment team?
(a) Hester.
(b) Miss Scanlan.
(c) Katrin.
(d) Carmelita.

8. What does Mr. Hyde leave for the children?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Books.
(d) Toys.

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

10. In Chapter 1, the narrator recalls the family home on which street?
(a) Winford.
(b) Strike.
(c) Castro.
(d) Steiner.

11. Why won't the doctor let Mama go see her child after the operation?
(a) Mama can not afford to pay the hospital bill.
(b) Mama is upset and he is afraid she will scare the child.
(c) It is against hospital rules.
(d) The child is not going to live.

12. What is Katrin's punishment for her F?
(a) She has to give up her dream of becoming a writer.
(b) She has to give away the writing brochures.
(c) She has to copy the lessons in the writing brochures.
(d) She has to retake the class over the summer.

13. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?
(a) Papa's wages.
(b) Mama's bank account.
(c) Nels' story telling.
(d) Aunt Sigrid's extra money.

14. What does Katrin do to try to get the money she needs to pay for the writing brochures?
(a) Finish Christine's homework.
(b) Sell her rollerskates.
(c) Babysit her neighbors.
(d) Write an essay.

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