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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. Why is Wunsch unable to give Thea her lessons sometimes?
(a) Because her parents might find out.
(b) Because he keeps breaking his piano.
(c) Because his eyesight is failing.
(d) Because he is too drunk.

2. What does Thea bring to Archie's house to pick berries?
(a) A large basket.
(b) A book of piano music.
(c) A cake as a thank-you gift.
(d) A tablecloth.

3. Where does Ray promise to take Thea one day?
(a) Rome.
(b) Paris.
(c) To visit the homes of the cliff dwellers.
(d) To see the great West.

4. Who is Spanish Johnny?
(a) A famous Spanish singer.
(b) A man who sells musical instruments from Mexico.
(c) A man who loves to sing and play music.
(d) A man who is a famous Spanish composer.

5. Why does Archie give Wunsch a sedative upon bringing him home after discovering him wrapped in a blanket?
(a) To prevent him from vomiting.
(b) To prevent him from remembering the embarrassing things he did.
(c) To prevent him from becoming violent.
(d) To keep him calm until the police arrive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mrs. Lorch and Mrs. Anderson provide Thea?

2. What two characters share the name "Anna"?

3. Who is Professor Herr Wunsch?

4. With whom do Thea and Ray ride the train car?

5. What does Ray Kennedy do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thea find her interaction with her mom, after she brings her breakfast in bed, so heartwarming?

2. What reasons does Thea give Archie about studying in Germany?

3. Why does Thea like Kennedy?

4. What does Archie encourage the young Thea to do with her life?

5. Why does Tillie alienate herself from her drama club?

6. How does Thea react when she realizes how far behind she is in her musical studies?

7. What happens to Thea's studying of the piano that makes things so upsetting?

8. What does Thea's room in her parents' house provide for her?

9. What does Mr. Kronborg hope to do with the extra money Thea will make when she begins working full-time as a piano teacher?

10. How does Mrs. Kronborg run her house?

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