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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. What happens to Papa in the kitchen before Dr. Johnson comes over?

2. Where does Katrin put the empty boxes?

3. What activity does Papa dream of doing?

4. Who says, "I promise you your husban'--he will be alright."

5. What type of cookies does Aunt Elna love to make?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mama buy with her coat money?

3. Why does Katrin get fired from her job?

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

5. Why does Papa tell Mr. Kenmore he can not go flying?

6. Why is Mrs. Beauchamp angry when she discovers who the carpenter is?

7. Why do the aunts and uncles give Mama money before she asks them for help?

8. How is the Martin family different from Mama's family?

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

10. Why does Mama try to kill Uncle Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Katrin a good girl or a bad girl? What types of things does she do throughout the book to make her good or bad?

Essay Topic 2

Why did the author choose Katrin to be the narrator? Would the book be just as good if another character had been chosen to narrate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Mama has high expectations for her children, but also shows each of them unconditional love. What makes Mama a good parent?

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