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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?
(a) She is carrying around sorrow about possibly losing Momma forever.
(b) She is incapable of planning the family's future.
(c) Maybeth is a weakling personality who will require constant assistance.
(d) She realizes her teenage and young adult years ahead are very bleak.

2. Who is softly playing at the piano keys after dinner trying to harmonize a song tune?
(a) Maybeth.
(b) Dicey.
(c) Gram.
(d) James.

3. 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) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.
(d) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?

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

3. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?

4. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?

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

(see the answer key)

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