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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lark call the German woman who lives next door to Aunt Betty?
(a) Witch Hazel.
(b) Wanda Kraus.
(c) Wanda McClure.
(d) Witch Kraus.

2. Which of the following is not part of the dinner the family shares as the story opens?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Cornbread.
(c) Peas.
(d) Chops.

3. What color are the German neighbor woman's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) The story doesn't say.

4. What is Lark's favorite sandwich?
(a) Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
(b) Bologna and onion.
(c) Beef and tomato.
(d) Grilled cheese.

5. What is Mama doing when Lark and Papa arrive home?
(a) Sleeping in a chair.
(b) Waiting on the depot steps.
(c) Sleeping in bed.
(d) Waiting at the kitchen table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grandma ironing while Mama reads a Life magazine at the kitchen table?

2. In the letter Lark finds in the Hobo Jungle, to whom is Earl Samson writing?

3. What treat does Mr. Wendell give Lark when she arrives with Papa?

4. What does Papa say about the group of ladies Mama spends time with?

5. What is the name of Mrs. Grubb's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe what Lark observes and fells during the funeral.

2. What are Lark's thoughts about the financial situation for Aunt Betty and Uncle Stan and how does Uncle Stan's job contribute to that?

3. What is the response of the nun when Lark asks if playing poker is a sin, and why does she respond in that manner?

4. How does Lark's family come to be living in the depot?

5. What is the basic information included in the letter Lark finds from Earl Samson to Bill?

6. What is the argument Mama and Papa have about their evening's activities and what does each want the other to do?

7. What is Lark's attitude about becoming an adult and why?

8. What touches are added to the depot room in an effort to make it more like home?

9. Describe the condition of Aunt Betty's house when Lark and Mama arrive.

10. What is Lark's reaction when Mama says she has to sell tickets to the picnic, and what is Mama's response?

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