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

2. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?
(a) Dicey should not think so much about the other kids.
(b) Dicey needs to give Maybeth room to grow.
(c) Dicey is not old enough to truly understand responsibility.
(d) Dicey has done a good job being responsible and should now take a rest.

3. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.
(b) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.
(c) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(d) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.

4. What is Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?
(a) He says the tickets are free from his flyer account.
(b) He gives Dicey the book to read.
(c) He says he is going on the flight also.
(d) He gives Gram an envelope of money.

5. What is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) High school.
(d) The long previous summer of travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?

2. What does James think might be the root of Maybeth's reading troubles?

3. What is Gram's matter of fact statement concerning the kids?

4. What does James offer as proof that Maybeth is making progress?

5. As Mina and Dicey talk about different types of people, what does Dicey say about all people?

(see the answer key)

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