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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Laura not write about everything she saw at the fair?
(a) She is too tired.
(b) There is not enough paper.
(c) There was too much.
(d) She did not like a lot of what she saw.

2. What was Rose writing about when she visited the Exposition?
(a) The War.
(b) International relations.
(c) The railroad.
(d) Prohibition.

3. What was Laura able to tour at The Presidio?
(a) A factory.
(b) A vineyard.
(c) A graveyard.
(d) A battleship.

4. What was Pelkie's first name?
(a) Rolf.
(b) Rick.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Ralph.

5. What did Laura send from Rose for Manly to read?
(a) A biogrpahy.
(b) A pamphlet.
(c) A book.
(d) A story.

6. Where was Pelkie from?
(a) Japan.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

7. Who owed Rose a significant amount of money?
(a) Her publishers.
(b) The real estate company.
(c) Her lawyer.
(d) The newspaper.

8. How did Laura feel about the condensation process?
(a) It was disgusting.
(b) It was fascinating.
(c) It was unexpected.
(d) It was boring.

9. Where was the Keen Kutter exhibit placed?
(a) Under a bridge.
(b) Near a waterfall.
(c) By the entrance.
(d) Close to the food stands.

10. How many people did the largest theater in the U.S. hold at the time of this book?
(a) 7,000.
(b) 6,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 4,000.

11. How much did the man's hat on the street car move as he chewed after the Exposition?
(a) 2 inches.
(b) 1 inch.
(c) 3 inches.
(d) 4 inches.

12. How did Laura feel about the Charlie Chaplin film she saw?
(a) It was funny.
(b) It was confusing.
(c) It was offensive.
(d) It was horrid.

13. What did Laura not like about the valley Rose wanted her to move to?
(a) The humidity.
(b) The heat.
(c) The insects.
(d) The smell.

14. How much was each gold piece given to Laura in San Francisco worth?
(a) $5.
(b) $10.
(c) $12.
(d) $3.

15. What did Berta do for Laura?
(a) Illustrated her stories.
(b) Entertained her when Rose was busy.
(c) Taught her to make sourdough.
(d) Took her on tours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of arrangement did Bess know her husband would like to see?

2. What did Laura say all men have a fondness for?

3. What inspired the thing that Laura sent Manly from Rose?

4. What was the name of the farmhand helping Manly?

5. Why did Laura not spend much time at the Belgian exhibit at the Exposition?

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