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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. What does Jeff order and seem to know about when he comes to the market?

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

3. What is the question from Mina that Dicey stands mute and will not answer?

4. How does Dicey explain to Mina that she is able to work a job while underage?

5. What is Dicey's reply to Jeff's surprise question?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dicey's decisions about accepting a ride from Jeff but refusing to invite him in the house say about Dicey's attitude?

2. When Jeff shows up uninvited at the barn, what does the conclusion of the day indicate about Dicey's progress.

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

4. What happens as Mina and Dicey walk together toward the farm after Dicey's work at the market?

5. What is it about Gram not telling Dicey any advance information about the trip to Boston or Momma's condition that shows Gram's state of mind?

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

7. What family perspective concerning Momma occurs to Dicey as she does the Christmas shopping focused on each family member?

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

9. What does Gram tell Dicey about life when she hears about how Mina defended Dicey in front of the teacher and the class.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author's use of music is the basic building block of the entire story, starting with the obvious title. Describe how music provides the glue that holds the storyline together throughout the book.

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

Miss Eversleigh and the entire course of home economics represent the ordinary, the mundane, the dullness in the basics of life and living. This subject area is fertile ground for rebellion for many young teens. Describe the uniqueness of Dicey's life and how that rebellion is magnified.

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