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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 does the doctor say to Dicey that provokes her anger and grief?
(a) He tells her that Momma has an uncooperative personality.
(b) He assures Dicey it is better for her mother to die.
(c) He tells her Momma is a poor role model that has not taken care of herself.
(d) He tells her Momma will not be feeling better for at least one year.

2. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?
(a) He is a sad individual who hides behind the image of a fun-loving person.
(b) He is essentially honest but tries to convey an image of shady dealer.
(c) He keeps his two aspects of life separate, his friends and his work.
(d) He is essentially a shady person but tries to convey an image of honesty.

3. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?
(a) Gram will meet with the teacher at the end of term.
(b) Gram has already planned to go meet the teacher the next day.
(c) Maybeth will stay home from school the next day.
(d) Gram will ask the lawyer to contact the teacher.

4. Who is the person Gram and Dicey decide to talk with about Maybeth's school progress?
(a) Mr. Lingerle.
(b) Millie.
(c) James.
(d) Mr Chappelle.

5. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?
(a) She thinks the school people are too intrusive.
(b) She is happy to not have the responsibility.
(c) She is angry at Gram.
(d) She resents the lawyer's presence in their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sammy's reaction when Jeff offers Dicey and Sammy a ride home in his car?

2. Who is the subject of the long letter mailed from Boston to Gram?

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

4. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Dicey's essay?

5. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?

(see the answer key)

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