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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they discuss school, what trait about James does Dicey remind herself ?
(a) James is a lonesome disturbed person.
(b) James has a mean nasty streak inside himself.
(c) James is a kind and sensitive person.
(d) James thinks about things too much.

2. Which parts of the home economics teacher's explanation capture Dicey's interest?
(a) Meal preparation for guests such as Mr. Lingerle.
(b) Sewing and repair of garments to save buying new.
(c) Wool knitting to make clothes for the kids.
(d) None, Dicey pays no attention and spends the time thinking about Sammy.

3. After dinner as they sit by the fire, what is Gram's advice to Dicey?
(a) School passes quickly and is not the real world at all.
(b) You have to reach out to people, especially family, and not just let them struggle.
(c) Teachers are trained to be critical so pay no heed.
(d) People can be cruel and uncaring about others feelings.

4. What is a comforting thought to Dicey as they sit at the table in the evening?
(a) Current troubles of each will pass, the most important thing is they are together.
(b) Gram adopting all four will mean they can stay together.
(c) Life at the farm is better than in Massachusetts.
(d) Gram seems to be getting used to having them at her farm.

5. Who is it the family reaches out to and invites to Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) MillieTydings.
(b) Jeff Cooper.
(c) Mr. Lingerle.
(d) Mrs. Easterleigh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the group do after Thanksgiving dinner?

2. Who is it that shows up as a surprise Saturday afternoon when the group is gathered and singing?

3. What does Mina confide to Dicey are her problems?

4. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?

5. What happens that distracts and causes James to forget his promise about Maybeth?

(see the answer key)

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