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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?
(a) She recommends Maybeth attend a school for the retarded.
(b) She recommends Maybeth spend more time around adults.
(c) She recommends Maybeth spend more time among other girls.
(d) She recommends Maybeth attend the local Catholic grade school.

2. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Character conflict in fiction.
(b) Character development in fiction.
(c) Character conflict in biographies.
(d) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.

3. What are Dicey's thoughts as she realizes the younger ones are getting along without her?
(a) She thinks James is growing too fast and is trying to take her rightful place.
(b) She feels good about not having all the responsibility for the kids.
(c) She resents Gram's easy manner in taking over the responsibility for the kids.
(d) She feels abandoned and resentful at being left out of their lives.

4. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(b) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(c) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.
(d) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.

5. What is the outcome of the meeting with the music teacher concerning Maybeth?
(a) He wants to give her weekly private lessons.
(b) Maybeth will acquire a different book and try harder.
(c) No changes will be made until after Dicey talks with the teacher.
(d) Maybeth will undertake remedial work in order to catch up with the class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gram's reaction to all the paperwork about welfare assistance?

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

3. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?

4. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?

5. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches James try to calm Maybeth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gram's reaction about the kids in the attic reveal?

2. What does the reaction of Gram and Dicey to the suggestion of a tutor for Maybeth indicate?

3. What small initiative step does Dicey take soon after school starts that shows she still feels responsible for the four kids?

4. What action does Gram take that signals maybe there is a chance for a stable future in Maryland?

5. What does Gram taking Dicey on the shopping trip indicate?

6. How does the small sailboat Dicey finds in the barn anchor her thoughts on this day?

7. Dicey relaxes in the yard a few days before school is to begin and thinks about the future. What thoughts are most troubling?

8. Why is Dicey not pleased with having to shop for bras?

9. What is the effect on Dicey when she returns from a brief time out to learn the kids have gone to bed for the night?

10. What is the importance of the presence of Mr. Limgerle as the babysitter and staying as dinner guest?

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