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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Cutting and shaping.
(b) Separating and cleaning moving parts.
(c) Polishing and shining.
(d) Scraping and painting.

2. While doing homework together, what does Dicey learn is troubling James about his classmates?
(a) His classmates are smart, but not like him; he does not fit in.
(b) His class mates are lazy underachievers with no direction.
(c) His classmates are socially mean and overbearing toward James.
(d) His classmates are all smarter than James.

3. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?
(a) An old hunting rifle.
(b) An old pickup truck.
(c) A small sailboat.
(d) A leather horse saddle.

4. What is it about Wilhemina Smiths that makes an impression on Dicey?
(a) Wilhemina is uncomfortable expressing her thoughts.
(b) Wilhemina seems to know the material without studying.
(c) Wilhemina has some insightful thoughts offered during English classes.
(d) Wilhemina responds as if she has taken the English class in the past.

5. What is Dicey's assessment of her new school and classes?
(a) School is a fun filled, safe haven from the real world.
(b) School day is a series of posturing, posing, and pretending.
(c) School day is a whirl of thinking and doing.
(d) School day is long, slow, and boring

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dicey conclude about her own standing in her class?

2. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?

3. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?

4. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?

5. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?

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