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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) Maybeth is in danger of failing.
(b) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.
(c) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(d) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.

2. After some discussion among James, Gram, Mr. Lingerle and Dicey, what is the plan agreed upon for Maybeth.
(a) Mr. Lingerle will go to the library to do some research.
(b) Maybeth needs more difficult word lists in order to progress.
(c) Maybeth needs more word lists to work on.
(d) James will go to the library to do some research.

3. What is the teacher's reaction to Dicey's meal planning effort?
(a) The teacher becomes upset with her when she thinks Dicey is fooling around.
(b) The teacher smiles and commends Dicey for good effort.
(c) The teacher ignores Dicey's response and changes the subject.
(d) The teacher uses Dicey's response as an example of improved skills.

4. What has happened to Maybeth that brings her to uncontrollable sobbing?
(a) The other kids will not talk to her or sit near her on the bus.
(b) Her friends have been stealing from her lunch money.
(c) Her classmates laughed at her poor reading skills and the teacher could not control them.
(d) The other girls make fun of her clothes and hair.

5. What does the teacher emphasize as the most important aspect of the essay project?
(a) The essays are a means to promote group common ground.
(b) The common errors most of the students made on the essay.
(c) The grade is the most important part.
(d) The essays are a chance for inner reflection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the factor that increases the boredom Dicey endures in English class?

2. What does Millie do in an expert manner that Dicey finds interesting to observe?

3. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for home ec?

4. After lunch, what do Gram and Dicey conclude should be advice to Sammy about school?

5. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?

(see the answer key)

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