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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 does Mama have for lunch in Chapter 3?
(a) A turkey sandwich.
(b) Two cups of coffee.
(c) Bread and water.
(d) Nothing.

2. Which items hang proudly on the wall in Mama and Papa's bedroom?
(a) A Norwegian flag.
(b) The family portraits.
(c) A map of San Francisco.
(d) The children's birth certificates.

3. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?
(a) It is for good health.
(b) It keeps one warm.
(c) It adds years to one's life.
(d) It is good for the stomach.

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

5. What item does Hester ask to try as the women pack up the reception?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Meat balls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major city does the family live in?

2. Which item is not being brought to the reception?

3. Who leaves Mama a check?

4. Where does the family take money from to pay for emergencies?

5. How does Uncle Chris spend his money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mama want to see her child in the hospital after the operation?

2. What makes Hester and Madeline finally start to be nice to Katrin?

3. What is unusual about the way that Uncle Chris spends his money?

4. What two tricks does Mama play on the nurses to sneak in to see her child?

5. Why does Katrin need to come up with $7.00?

6. How does Mama save the day at the reception?

7. How does the family work together to avoid using their savings for expenses?

8. Why does Mama want to move to the Steiner Street house immediately?

9. How does Katrin plan to keep the meat balls hot enough for an after school reception?

10. How does Mama's Bank Account make the children feel?

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