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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 Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?
(a) He gives Dicey the book to read.
(b) He says he is going on the flight also.
(c) He says the tickets are free from his flyer account.
(d) He gives Gram an envelope of money.

2. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?
(a) Maybeth has demonstrated ability to learn music, melodies and song words.
(b) Maybeth knows she needs to improve and is determined to do so.
(c) Maybeth quietly understands her sister and brothers.
(d) Maybeth usually struggles, but somehow always manages to keep up.

3. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(b) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.
(c) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.
(d) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.

4. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?
(a) An old pickup truck.
(b) A leather horse saddle.
(c) An old hunting rifle.
(d) A small sailboat.

5. What is clear to Dicey when see sees Momma?
(a) Momma is dying.
(b) Momma has trouble expressing her thoughts.
(c) Momma seems to have an inner tranquility.
(d) Momma has gained some weight and looks better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?

2. While doing homework together, what does Dicey learn is troubling James about his classmates?

3. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Sammy?

4. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when Mina becomes defensive?

5. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?

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