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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 does Dicey buy for Sammy that leads to a conversation about Momma?
(a) A model airplane.
(b) A wood carving of a chicken.
(c) A wrestler action figure toy.
(d) A poster of a newsboy on a bike.

2. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?
(a) She is happy to not have the responsibility.
(b) She thinks the school people are too intrusive.
(c) She is angry at Gram.
(d) She resents the lawyer's presence in their lives.

3. After dinner as they sit by the fire, what is Gram's advice to Dicey?
(a) Teachers are trained to be critical so pay no heed.
(b) People can be cruel and uncaring about others feelings.
(c) School passes quickly and is not the real world at all.
(d) You have to reach out to people, especially family, and not just let them struggle.

4. What does James think might be the root of Maybeth's reading troubles?
(a) Self-induced stress created by fear of failure.
(b) Lack of imagination to visualize what is read.
(c) Inability to relate to the material that is read.
(d) Emotional troubles that blocked early learning skills.

5. What is Mr. Lingerle's mood after staying with the kids all day Saturday?
(a) He is tired and hurries to take his leave.
(b) He is irritated with James and angry with Sammy.
(c) He is disappointed with Maybeth.
(d) He stays for dinner and relaxes with the family after dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment by Millie about a younger Gram seems strange to Dicey?

2. What is the question from Mina that Dicey stands mute and will not answer?

3. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?

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

5. When Sammy says Dicey never gets in trouble, what does Dicey say about her troubles.

(see the answer key)

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