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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is the first act of the medicine show?
(a) A woman singing.
(b) A woman playing the piano.
(c) A boy playing the violin.
(d) A man singing.

2. What is Auntie Verity's last name?
(a) Clackett.
(b) Amsell.
(c) Norris.
(d) Riven.

3. In Chapter 4, how old is Gretel Goodling?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

4. In Chapter 4, where will there be a traveling show?
(a) Pinkneys' field.
(b) Williams' field.
(c) Bartel's field.
(d) Clark's field.

5. In Chapter 8, what does Clara give Simon when he comes to take Maren to the dance?
(a) Warm herbal drink.
(b) Tea.
(c) Cider.
(d) Hot chocolate.

6. In Chapter 7, if Maren turns into a mermaid, how does Clara think that she might send messages?
(a) Fish.
(b) Seagull.
(c) Swan.
(d) Stork.

7. In Chapter 6, how long until Christmas?
(a) 1 month.
(b) A week.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 8 days.

8. In Chapter 4, how far a walk do Clara and Maren have if Simon does not drive them home?
(a) 3 miles.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 1 1/2 miles.
(d) 2 1/2 miles.

9. What unusual talents does Pilsner have?
(a) Mixing herbs and making tisanes.
(b) Playing checkers and dancing.
(c) Reading and singing.
(d) Knitting and washing dishes.

10. In Chapter 1, what type of flower does Maren pick on her way home for supper?
(a) Cornflower.
(b) Starflower.
(c) Scarlet Pimpernel.
(d) Lady's Slipper.

11. What is the year at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) 1881.
(b) 1872.
(c) 1887.
(d) 1870.

12. In Chapter 9, what did Clara, Maren, and Auntie do in winters past?
(a) Try to learn to play chess.
(b) Try to learn Latin.
(c) Try to learn to bake souffles.
(d) Try to learn French and lacemaking.

13. In Chapter 9, where is Maren when Mr. Peterman and his son make a delivery?
(a) Auntie's bed.
(b) Back room.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Cellar.

14. In Chapter 5, what falls from Maren's eyes when she cries?
(a) Pearls.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Fins.
(d) Scales.

15. In Chapter 2, why did a prince of the Ottoman Empire sells everything he brought from home?
(a) Buy his bride a house.
(b) To pay for his passage back home.
(c) Buy his bride a ring.
(d) To pay passage for him and his bride to his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what is the design of Scarff's pipe?

2. How old will Maren and Clara be on their birthdays in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 3, how many lanterns hang from the posts and tree branches?

4. In Chapter 9, how many eggs does Clara collect from the chickens?

5. When Osbert comes to get the girls for dinner in Chapter 1, how long has Maren been in the water?

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