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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when she gets irritated with James?
(a) Gram says never tell a person the hurtful truth.
(b) Gram says you have to hold on to people you love or they can slip away.
(c) Gram says always tell people exactly what you think about them.
(d) Gram says never speak in anger, always wait one full day.

4. Who befriends Dicey in science class and asks to partner with her?
(a) James.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Wilhemina.

5. What does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?
(a) Gram weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(b) Gram seizes the Bible and returns it to the shelves.
(c) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.
(d) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dicey go and do immediately after the conversation with Gram?

3. What is Maybeth able to do at school that Dicey is determined not to do?

4. What is a comforting thought to Dicey as they sit at the table in the evening?

5. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?

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