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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What image of her mother comes to her mind as Dicey is sitting alone on the dock at sunset?
(a) An image of her smiling mother in her gown on her wedding day.
(b) A photo of her mother from the Boston newspaper.
(c) An image of her young mother laughing and running in the farm fields.
(d) A police photo of her mother's dazed face and short cropped hair.

2. Where is Dicey's part-time job?
(a) A small grocery store.
(b) Local public library.
(c) Pet store.
(d) Car wash.

3. 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's classroom conduct is out of control.
(c) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.
(d) Maybeth is in danger of failing.

4. What is Gram's announcement that pleases the children?
(a) Their father is living nearby in New York.
(b) The four children will not have to separate.
(c) Gram intends to legally adopt the children.
(d) The children are moving to Boston to be close to mother.

5. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?
(a) They have always been poor and looked down upon.
(b) Their comfortable former life in Massachusetts can never be recaptured.
(c) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.
(d) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dicey's assessment of her new school and classes?

2. What is Gram's reaction to all the paperwork about welfare assistance?

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

4. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?

5. What comment by James causes Dicey to understand why James is brooding?

(see the answer key)

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