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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 is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Character conflict in biographies.
(b) Character conflict in fiction.
(c) Character development in fiction.
(d) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.

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

3. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?
(a) Write a return note stating Maybeth does the best she can.
(b) Write a return note suggesting Maybeth move to a different class.
(c) Ignore the request for a meeting.
(d) Dicey offers to see the music teacher after school the next day.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?

3. What is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?

4. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?

5. What game is Sammy playing when he tries to bend the rules?

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