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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?
(a) Life is a hard business.
(b) Life passes by much too quickly.
(c) Life is always easy if you smile and dream.
(d) Life can only be lived one day at a time.

3. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of James?
(a) The teacher said James needs to spend more time reading.
(b) The teacher said James is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(c) The teacher said James may need a tutor to help him stay current.
(d) The teacher said James' work has gone down since the start of the school year.

4. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.
(b) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(c) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.
(d) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.

5. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches Sammy fill in at James' job?
(a) The process of holding on to a person is time consuming.
(b) Sammy is growing up too fast.
(c) Sammy is actually too young to fill in for James properly.
(d) Sammy has a light, pleasant spirit that attracts others to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?

2. What does James express to Dicey that he finds odd about Gram?

3. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?

4. Who is the person Gram and Dicey decide to talk with about Maybeth's school progress?

5. What is the factor that increases the boredom Dicey endures in English class?

(see the answer key)

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