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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 Millie's comment concerning Gram since the kids showed up?
(a) Gram is worn down and tired from the extra work.
(b) Gram is more secretive and withdrawn.
(c) Gram is more like her old self.
(d) Gram is more optimistic about everything.

2. What does Millie do in an expert manner that Dicey finds interesting to observe?
(a) Arrange the cold cuts in the deli case.
(b) Recite from memory the sizes and quantities for re-order.
(c) Cut up a side of beef.
(d) Carve designs in the cheese on display.

3. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?
(a) The music teacher thinks Maybeth should withdraw from the music class.
(b) The music teacher thinks Maybeth is very talented.
(c) The music teacher thinks Maybeth needs remedial help.
(d) The music teacher thinks Maybeth does not try to succeed.

4. What is Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?
(a) He gives Gram an envelope of money.
(b) He gives Dicey the book to read.
(c) He says the tickets are free from his flyer account.
(d) He says he is going on the flight also.

5. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?
(a) He is totally unhappy with his life because he does not fit in at school.
(b) James has found a job for himself delivering newspapers.
(c) James intends to quit school and get a regular job to help with the finances.
(d) The family of a friend of James has offered to allow him to live there

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is it that distracts Dicey as she hurries from the school to the bike rack?

3. Why does Dicey not want Sammy to help with scraping the boat?

4. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?

5. What is Dicey's thought about her own paper and James' paper about Pilgrims?

(see the answer key)

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