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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 are Dicey's thoughts as she realizes the younger ones are getting along without her?
(a) She feels abandoned and resentful at being left out of their lives.
(b) She resents Gram's easy manner in taking over the responsibility for the kids.
(c) She thinks James is growing too fast and is trying to take her rightful place.
(d) She feels good about not having all the responsibility for the kids.

2. What is the outcome of Gram's surprise for Sammy?
(a) Sammy gets a dozen pair of warm wool socks and two hats.
(b) Sammy and Gram get their clothes soaking wet from the boat spray.
(c) The children now admire Gram and envy Sammy.
(d) Gram and Sammy read several livestock and feed magazines together.

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

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

5. Why does Dicey return to the motel alone without Gram?
(a) Dicey is tired from the day's activity and cannot stay awake.
(b) Gram spends the night sitting up with Momma.
(c) They need time away from each other.
(d) Gram has been invited to dinner by Mrs. Preston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Mina's essay?

2. What thought occurs to Dicey as she resumes washing the market windows?

3. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?

4. What does Gram do that is a big surprise for Sammy?

5. Which parts of the home economics teacher's explanation capture Dicey's interest?

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