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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 is clear to Dicey when see sees Momma?
(a) Momma has gained some weight and looks better.
(b) Momma is dying.
(c) Momma seems to have an inner tranquility.
(d) Momma has trouble expressing her thoughts.

2. Who is the real life person that Dicey chose to write about for her essay?
(a) Millie.
(b) Momma.
(c) Gram.
(d) Mrs. Eastleigh.

3. After staying at the motel for the night, where do Gram and Dicey go in the morning?
(a) They go to the hospital where Momma has been living.
(b) They go shopping for Christmas gifts.
(c) They go to meet the director of the new school.
(d) They go to the pastor's meeting at the hall.

4. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(b) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.
(c) He gives Dicey his phone number.
(d) She gives Dicey her phone number.

5. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Mina's essay?
(a) Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.
(b) No one seems to be paying attention.
(c) Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.
(d) Laughter and comments of praise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the outcome of Gram's surprise for Sammy?

2. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?

3. What is Gram's advice to Dicey when they meet and hug in the morning?

4. What does James offer as proof that Maybeth is making progress?

5. What is Gram's special announcement she makes as she serves the warm apple pie?

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