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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?
(a) Dicey is not old enough to truly understand responsibility.
(b) Dicey should not think so much about the other kids.
(c) Dicey needs to give Maybeth room to grow.
(d) Dicey has done a good job being responsible and should now take a rest.

2. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?
(a) Wash the floor.
(b) Empty the overflowing trash bin.
(c) Remove a damaged shelf.
(d) Discard out-of-date goods.

3. Who befriends Dicey in science class and asks to partner with her?
(a) Amanda.
(b) James.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Wilhemina.

4. What is Dicey's response when Mina says she counted on Dicey not to be ordinary?
(a) Dicey tells her not to wait after class anymore.
(b) Dicey tells her that she wants more than anything to be ordinary.
(c) Dicey tells her not to count on me for anything.
(d) Dicey tells Mina she does not want the apron she made, Mina can have it.

5. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?
(a) Gram does not have a plan or know how to cope with life.
(b) Gram seems to be growing stronger and more determined every day.
(c) Gram is now made vulnerable to the world as a result of taking in the children.
(d) Gram actually resents the responsibility thrust upon her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?

2. What is it that distracts Dicey as she hurries from the school to the bike rack?

3. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?

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

5. What is the factor that increases the boredom Dicey endures in English class?

(see the answer key)

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