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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Nels with homework?

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

3. What makes Mama's storytelling worse than normal in Chapter 3?

4. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?

5. What does Katrin mean when she says, "It is something within me, Mama. Right here!"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mama not mad when Katrin has to ask for the money to pay for the writing brochures?

3. Why is the attic a special place for Katrin?

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

5. Does Katrin enjoy her first day at Winford?

6. Why does Katrin want to become a famous author?

7. Why is the family so unhappy at the chicken ranch?

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

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

10. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The style of the book is unique in that the author chose to tell multiple stories all relating to Mama. How does this style help or hurt the story? Give specific examples from the book. Was this the best style to use to write this book? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, the family lives in three different homes. Discuss the three homes by comparing their similarities and differences, and determine which home was most important to the family.

Essay Topic 3

Nels, Dagmar, and Katrin each have passions. Whether it be medicine, writing, or animals, Mama always supports these passions. Explain how Mama allowed each to grow their passions throughout the novel.

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