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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 does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.
(b) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(c) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(d) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.

2. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?
(a) Maybeth has demonstrated ability to learn music, melodies and song words.
(b) Maybeth quietly understands her sister and brothers.
(c) Maybeth knows she needs to improve and is determined to do so.
(d) Maybeth usually struggles, but somehow always manages to keep up.

3. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?
(a) Gram actually resents the responsibility thrust upon her.
(b) Gram is now made vulnerable to the world as a result of taking in the children.
(c) Gram does not have a plan or know how to cope with life.
(d) Gram seems to be growing stronger and more determined every day.

4. What does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?
(a) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.
(b) Gram weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(c) Gram seizes the Bible and returns it to the shelves.
(d) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.

5. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?
(a) Life is always easy if you smile and dream.
(b) Life passes by much too quickly.
(c) Life can only be lived one day at a time.
(d) Life is a hard business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dicey's response when Mina says she counted on Dicey not to be ordinary?

2. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?

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

4. What is it about the changed circumstances that has brought each of the kids to insecurity and doubt?

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

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