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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Stillman invite Lark to do?
(a) Go to the movies.
(b) Have a long, hot bath.
(c) Spend the night.
(d) Visit as often as she likes.

2. When does Lark study the catechism with Papa?
(a) Whenever Papa has a break from work.
(b) On Saturday mornings.
(c) Never.
(d) While Mama is playing bridge.

3. When does Mama go to play bridge?
(a) Whenever her friends call.
(b) Every second Friday.
(c) Every Friday.
(d) The second Saturday of every month.

4. Where does Lark sit during Mass?
(a) Near Mrs. Stillman.
(b) Next to Papa.
(c) She doesn't go.
(d) As far from Papa as possible.

5. Where does Lark hide when it's time to go to confession?
(a) In Mama's car.
(b) In Papa's truck.
(c) At home under her crib.
(d) In the basement.

6. What color is the coat Mama wears as she heads out to play bridge?
(a) Raspberry colored.
(b) Wine colored.
(c) Apricot colored.
(d) Blueberry colored.

7. What two words does Lark say have an ominous ring of finality?
(a) Confession and death.
(b) Death and divorce.
(c) Taxes and confession.
(d) Divorce and taxes.

8. Why does Lark ask Mama to read the story of Peggy and the Pansies?
(a) It reminds her of Hilly.
(b) She hasn't heard it in a long time.
(c) It makes her think of the new house.
(d) She hasn't heard it before.

9. What does Lark look for in her purse?
(a) A barrette.
(b) A comb.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A quarter.

10. What dessert does Papa insist he wants for supper on the evening after Hilly's funeral?
(a) Nut bread.
(b) Raisin pie.
(c) Chocolate ice cream.
(d) Chocolate cake.

11. What is on top of Hilly's casket?
(a) A red, white and blue blanket that had been Hilly's favorite.
(b) A flag and photo of Hilly in his uniform.
(c) A large spray of flowers with three flags in it.
(d) A photo of a flag.

12. What act does Lark perform with Father Delias after the Communion?
(a) She gives him a sprig of lilac.
(b) She kisses the back of his hand.
(c) She curtsies.
(d) She kisses his cheek.

13. What does Lark watch while Mrs. Stillman is talking to her guest?
(a) A neighbor shoveling snow.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Snow falling.
(d) Television.

14. How long does Papa say Aunt Betty can stay with them?
(a) She can't stay at all.
(b) A year.
(c) As long as she wants.
(d) A week.

15. According to Mama, who picked the tablecloth used at the dinner after Hilly's funeral?
(a) Mrs. McGivern.
(b) Mrs. Wheeler.
(c) She did.
(d) Aunt Betty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa tell Lark she has to do before Mass?

2. What does Papa have in his hand when he rushes at Mama?

3. What is Hilly wearing in Lark's dream?

4. What does Aunt Betty ask for as soon as she wakes from her fever?

5. What does Grandpa give Lark as she is about to board the train?

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