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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. Who says, "I promise you your husban'--he will be alright."
(a) Dr. Johnson.
(b) Aunt Jenny.
(c) The specialist.
(d) Nels.

2. Who is wearing plasterer's overalls?
(a) Uncle Charles.
(b) Aunt Sigrid.
(c) Uncle Ole.
(d) Uncle Peter.

3. What sense is Aunt Elna missing?
(a) Sound.
(b) Sight.
(c) Touch.
(d) Speak.

4. Why do the children give Dagmar fifty cents?
(a) To make her feel better since her cat was sick.
(b) To buy cat food.
(c) To take the cat to the veterinarian.
(d) To buy candy.

5. Where does the family celebrate a wedding?
(a) Their home.
(b) The old chicken ranch.
(c) A church.
(d) On the bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which child loves animals?

2. What is Katrin's favorite candy?

3. What is the name of the hospital Papa is at?

4. Why is Katrin fired from her job?

5. How many Children does Mama have at the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Christine want to work instead of continuing her education?

2. Why is Katrin upset when she learns how Mama has paid for her graduation present?

3. Why does Mama think it is bad for Dagmar to think Mama performed a miracle?

4. What makes Uncle Elizabeth such an odd cat?

5. Why is Mama understanding when Katrin tells her that she has stolen candy from the drugstore?

6. What does Mama buy with her coat money?

7. Why is Mama shaking until she finds out Christine is going to be fine?

8. How are the boarders "part of the family"?

9. Why does Christine come back to San Francisco to have her baby?

10. Why is Mama upset with Christine's choice to work?

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