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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?

2. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?

3. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Gram take that compromises her long held principles but demonstrates her willingness to do what needs to be done?

2. 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?

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

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

5. How does the current condition of the sailboat and Dicey's plans for it align with the current situation of the kids?

6. 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?

7. What is the impact on Gram's life now that the children have settled in at the farm?

8. What does Dicey's surprise at being chosen as Mina's science class partner indicate about Dicey's frame of mind.

9. Why does Dicey stop to listen to Jeff play the guitar and sing, but never says much or stays very long?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While nervously awaiting in class the return of the essays by the English teacher, Dicey muses on the hypocrisy of school in general. Expand on the premise that school is supposed to be about learning and accumulating knowledge and wisdom, but in reality all that counts is a letter grade.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character and personality of James Tillerman. Describe three instances where his thoughts, comments or actions demonstrate a superior intellect.

Essay Topic 3

Gram passes along a number of ideas to Dicey about coping with life. Describe three instances where the character Mr. Lingerle is used by the author to demonstrate Gram's advice in action.

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