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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Beverly wearing when she first sits down by Lark?
(a) Overalls and a torn t-shirt.
(b) Shorts and a torn t-shirt.
(c) Only overalls.
(d) A pair of jeans.

2. What is the event for which Lark sells tickets?
(a) Knights of Columbus picnic.
(b) Rotary chicken dinner.
(c) A church spaghetti supper.
(d) A church bingo party.

3. Where does Mama plan to go after dinner?
(a) To the hairdresser's.
(b) To visit Hilly.
(c) To the cemetery.
(d) To play bridge.

4. What happens to the bread Mama tries to toast on the stove?
(a) It barely gets warm.
(b) It burns.
(c) It doesn't get warm.
(d) It's toasted just right.

5. What is Papa going to find when it begins to rain?
(a) Hoboes on the train.
(b) An umbrella.
(c) A fishing pole.
(d) Nightcrawlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Lark's new bathing suit?

2. What is Hilly carrying when he catches up with Lark on the railroad tracks?

3. When does Maria say she'll come visit Aunt Betty?

4. How much does Lark discover her father lost at the poker game?

5. What is Mama doing when Lark wakes the morning after arriving at Aunt Betty's house?

(see the answer key)

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