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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 Mama look for in her purse?
(a) A comb.
(b) Candy.
(c) A hanky.
(d) A quarter.
2. Where does Lark and Mama go when Mama takes a week's vacation?
(a) Camping.
(b) To look for Uncle Stan.
(c) To Lark's grandparents' house.
(d) The ocean.
3. What does Aunt Betty give the hobo in addition to the food and milk?
(a) A wool hat.
(b) A quarter.
(c) A pair of socks.
(d) A warmer coat.
4. What is the gift Mama has for Mrs. Stillman?
(a) A hatpin.
(b) A book.
(c) A brooch.
(d) A robe.
5. Where does Beverly live by this point in the story?
(a) At the depot.
(b) In a tarpaper shack .
(c) Above the cafe.
(d) Near the hobo jungle.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is on top of Hilly's casket?
2. Where is Sally when Lark comes out of the confessional after her practice?
3. What does Mrs. Stillman invite Lark to do?
4. Why does Mama go out looking for Papa in the very early hours of Saturday morning?
5. What is the sound Lark describes as she's in the church awaiting her first Communion?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Papa say to Lark when he comes into the bedroom to get a handkerchief and how does Lark respond?
2. What is Lark's reaction after her confession and what does she wonder about the adults who have gone through this?
3. What does Lark hear Mrs. Wheeler reveal to Mrs. Stillman?
4. What does Mrs. Stillman say about Hilly's death?
5. Describe the opening conversation between Lark and Mama when Lark reaches her seat.
6. What are some of the ideas Mama, Aunt Betty, and Lark share about the new house while they're putting up the Christmas tree?
7. Why does Papa say that Lark has to fear God? What example does he give her in an attempt to prove it?
8. How does Mama spend the money she wins at the theater?
9. Describe the situation that arises when the hobo stops at Lark's house.
10. What is Beverly's relationship with Mama? Give an example of this relationship.
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