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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 is the big change Dicey sees in herself since she and Gram left Maryland?
(a) Dicey realizes she is now very much like Gram.
(b) Dicey allows Gram to take control despite her need to always be responsible.
(c) Dicey senses she is drawing away from Gram in most ways.
(d) Dicey senses she is stronger than Gram and will have to lead the way.

2. What is Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?
(a) He says the tickets are free from his flyer account.
(b) He gives Gram an envelope of money.
(c) He gives Dicey the book to read.
(d) He says he is going on the flight also.

3. What does Dicey decide to spend her own money to buy?
(a) New loafers for Gram.
(b) Guitar music book for Jeff.
(c) Leather gloves for Gram.
(d) Magazine subscription for James.

4. What is Mr Chappelle's comment to Dicey as she leaves the classroom?
(a) He tells her she cannot continue in class until she answers all questions.
(b) He tells her she can make up for the fail grade next semester.
(c) He apologizes and says he will correct her grades.
(d) He tells her he will call Gram about the essay.

5. What does Gram tell Dicey to do with the money she hands to her?
(a) Go buy Liza new winter boots.
(b) Go Christmas shopping for the kids.
(c) Go put this in Liza's account.
(d) Go get decent take out food for Gram, Liza and herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dicey's essay should fail because it did not comply with what restriction according to Mr. Chappelle?

2. Who is the person that shows up on Saturday as a surprise when Dicey is working on the boat?

3. What happened with Sammy at school that Dicey finds reassuring and amusing?

4. What is the surprise trip Gram tells Dicey to prepare for immediately?

5. What does Dicey think is the most important aspect of an essay?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose and the outcome of Gram's visit to Sammy's school?

2. What does Dicey conclude when she first sees the failing home ec grade on her report card?

3. What does Dicey tell Jeff in response to his invitation to the dance?

4. What does Dicey learn from Mina about Gram that a new person to town most likely would not know for awhile?

5. Mina rises to Dicey's defense for two reasons, one of which is she personally likes Dicey. What is the other reason?

6. What does Dicey learn about herself as a result of the brief conversation with Miss Eversleigh outside the market?

7. What is the principle involved when Sammy flatly refuses to discuss the reason for fighting on the bus?

8. What is it about the wood carved chicken that ultimately has a big impact on Dicey?

9. Chapter 7 What is Gram's perspective on the essay, a point of view Dicey had not considered?

10. What does Dicey discover as a result of the last minute shopping duties suggested by Gram?

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