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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dicey tell Gram concerning her grade for English?
(a) The English teacher dislikes Dicey because she attended Massachusetts schools.
(b) Dicey will speak with the teacher and get corrected what she thinks is a mistake.
(c) English grade does not matter in school records.
(d) Dicey expects to do much better as the school year goes along.

2. What is Gram's special announcement she makes as she serves the warm apple pie?
(a) The lawyers and judge will soon make a home visit to complete the adoption.
(b) She has found a way to get additional financial aid.
(c) The adoption process is unnecessary; the kids are legally her family.
(d) She has completed the legal adoption of the kids.

3. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Separating and cleaning moving parts.
(b) Polishing and shining.
(c) Cutting and shaping.
(d) Scraping and painting.

4. Who is the person that shows up on Saturday as a surprise when Dicey is working on the boat?
(a) Toby.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Millie.
(d) Mr. Lingerle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?

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

4. What is clear to Dicey when see sees Momma?

5. What does Mr. Chappelle tell the class about the quality of Dicey's essay?

(see the answer key)

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