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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?
(a) She feels left out as a part of their daily routine.
(b) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.
(c) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.
(d) She is proud the children are showing some independence.

2. What is Gram's reaction to all the paperwork about welfare assistance?
(a) She cannot do it so gives it all back to the lawyer.
(b) She intentionally omits much detail.
(c) She refuses to respond to the personal questions.
(d) She finds the papers complicated and tells Dicey she needs her help.

3. Where is Dicey's part-time job?
(a) Car wash.
(b) A small grocery store.
(c) Pet store.
(d) Local public library.

4. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?
(a) School exists to employ adults and boost adult egos.
(b) Worry concerning anything does not do any good.
(c) School lasts only a few years.
(d) School is a place where under-achievers pull down the achievers.

5. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.
(b) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.
(c) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(d) Maybeth is in danger of failing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?

2. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?

3. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?

4. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?

5. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?

(see the answer key)

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