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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Character conflict in fiction.
(b) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.
(c) Character conflict in biographies.
(d) Character development in fiction.

2. Who stops to talk a moment about school as Dicey is washing the market windows?
(a) Mrs. Smarts.
(b) Mr. Lingerle.
(c) Miss Eversleigh.
(d) Mr. Toby.

3. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Dicey's essay?
(a) No one seems to be paying attention.
(b) Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.
(c) Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.
(d) Laughter and comments of praise.

4. Why does Dicey return to the motel alone without Gram?
(a) Dicey is tired from the day's activity and cannot stay awake.
(b) Gram has been invited to dinner by Mrs. Preston.
(c) They need time away from each other.
(d) Gram spends the night sitting up with Momma.

5. As Dicey concludes talking with the man, what decision does she make?
(a) Dicey cannot spend the remainder of Gram's money.
(b) The man at the glass case is not easy to like.
(c) Liza would enjoy all the wood carvings in the shop.
(d) Liza is coming home with Dicey and Gram.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gram's advice to Dicey when they meet and hug in the morning?

2. What does Gram harshly tell Dicey will happen if Dicey does not follow Gram's advice?

3. Who befriends Dicey in science class and asks to partner with her?

4. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?

5. What does James offer as proof that Maybeth is making progress?

(see the answer key)

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