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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) Maybeth is in danger of failing.
(b) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.
(c) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(d) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.

2. As they discuss school, what trait about James does Dicey remind herself ?
(a) James is a kind and sensitive person.
(b) James is a lonesome disturbed person.
(c) James has a mean nasty streak inside himself.
(d) James thinks about things too much.

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) Gram will ask the lawyer to contact the teacher.
(d) Maybeth will stay home from school the next day.

4. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?
(a) The insurance company has approved a cash settlement for the family.
(b) They must go on welfare in order to make ends meet.
(c) The insurance company has denied a cash settlement for the family.
(d) Maryland County Trust Bureau wants to visit the family, possibly to provide funding.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?

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

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

5. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?

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