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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. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Maybeth?
(a) The teacher said Maybeth is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(b) The teacher said Maybeth's work has gone down since the start of the school year.
(c) The teacher said Maybeth is disruptive and uncooperative.
(d) The teacher said Maybeth may need a tutor to help her stay current.

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

3. 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 proud the children are showing some independence.
(c) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.
(d) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.

4. After lunch, what do Gram and Dicey conclude should be advice to Sammy about school?
(a) Dicey will tell Sammy he will soon have a tutor.
(b) Dicey will tell Sammy his attitude at school has to improve.
(c) Dicey will tell Sammy he has to spend more time reading.
(d) Dicey will tell Sammy to loosen up and be himself, he does not have to be perfect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gram's matter of fact statement concerning the kids?

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

3. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?

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

5. What is Dicey's reaction as Gram silently reads the long letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Gram receives along letter from the doctor in Boston about Momma's condition. What are Dicey's thoughts when Gram tells her that there has been no change in Momma's condition?

2. What does Dicey's actions regarding the home economics apron project reveal about her inner self?

3. What is the impact on Dicey when James gets his job delivering newspapers?

4. How is Dicey's thinking impacted when she learns Millie cannot read?

5. Why does Gram insist upon first telling only Dicey about what the teachers had to say?

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

7. When Maybeth is discouraged and upset by how others treat her, what does James' reaction indicate?

8. What does Dicey's decision about Maybeth's music lesson cost indicate?

9. What does Gram's insistence about buying a jumper and a dress indicate?

10. What does Sammy striving to be the perfect student ultimately lead to?

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