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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hilly serve after he joins the military?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) China.

2. What does Lark think is the best part of the annual parade?
(a) The veterans.
(b) The majorettes.
(c) The boys on bicycles.
(d) The cars with sirens.

3. Where is it decided that Stan will go to look for work?
(a) Harvester.
(b) Texas.
(c) New York.
(d) California.

4. What kind of trees are in the front yard at Grandma and Grandpa's house?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Apple.
(c) Oak.
(d) Walnut.

5. What is the sound that wakes Lark from sleep that night?
(a) Aunt Betty's screams.
(b) A dog barking.
(c) Mama's voice.
(d) Uncle Stan's sobs.

6. What does Uncle Stanly say after Lark kisses him on the cheek?
(a) He hopes she can be a good girl.
(b) He won't wash his cheek until they meet again.
(c) He forgives her for her role in Marjorie's death.
(d) He'll keep her picture close until they meet again.

7. Where does Hilly sit most days?
(a) On a bench at the depot.
(b) Near the front window of the ice cream shop.
(c) On a bench in front of the post office.
(d) On the front steps of his house.

8. What has Mama done with her hair in preparation for her evening away from home?
(a) Put pin curls in it.
(b) Put on a hat.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Straightened it.

9. What time does Mama tell Lark to go to bed?
(a) Whenever Papa says.
(b) She doesn't say.
(c) Nine o'clock.
(d) Eight o'clock.

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

11. What is in the can Lark leaves for Sally?
(a) Water.
(b) Sand from the lakeside.
(c) A large slice of pie.
(d) Pretty stones.

12. What kind of robe does Lark wear when she goes with her father to play poker?
(a) Yellow chenille.
(b) Pink satin.
(c) Yellow satin.
(d) Pink chenille.

13. In the letter Lark finds in the Hobo Jungle, to whom is Earl Samson writing?
(a) Mr. Johnson.
(b) Willie.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Bill.

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

15. Why does Lark get a spanking from Papa?
(a) For kicking Mrs. Grubb's dog.
(b) For making a "D" in Communion Class.
(c) For biting her nails.
(d) For disobeying Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Papa say he lost?

2. What had Mama thrown at Papa once when he called her a hated nickname?

3. What does Lark call the German woman who lives next door to Aunt Betty?

4. What treat does Lark find in the cupboard after Mama leaves?

5. What does Papa say he plans to do after dinner?

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