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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 James offer as proof that Maybeth is making progress?
(a) Maybeth understands the silly jokes in her easy reader book.
(b) Maybeth does not use word lists any longer, she can now sit with a book.
(c) Maybeth can later recall and describe what she has read previously.
(d) Maybeth can verbally summarize what she has just read.

2. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(b) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.
(c) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(d) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.

3. What does Gram harshly tell Dicey will happen if Dicey does not follow Gram's advice?
(a) If you do not care about others you will become bitter.
(b) If you are too emotional, you become too weak to function.
(c) If you do not let go it can make you crazy.
(d) If you do not provide for yourself, others will dominate you.

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

5. Who is it that shows up as a surprise Saturday afternoon when the group is gathered and singing?
(a) Mina.
(b) Millie.
(c) Mr. Lingerle.
(d) Jeff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What thought occurs to Dicey as she resumes washing the market windows?

2. What is Mr Chappelle's comment to Dicey as she leaves the classroom?

3. What is Millie's reaction to Jeff's visit to the market?

4. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?

5. As they walk, what does Mina blurt out, then immediately regret?

(see the answer key)

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