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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Polishing and shining.
(b) Cutting and shaping.
(c) Scraping and painting.
(d) Separating and cleaning moving parts.

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

3. 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) She realizes her teenage and young adult years ahead are very bleak.
(d) Maybeth is a weakling personality who will require constant assistance.

4. What does James say about fitting in at the new school?
(a) James cares about fitting in, Dicey does not care.
(b) Teachers and principals make it easy for new comers to fit in.
(c) Dicey cares about fitting in, James does not care.
(d) New comers never quite fit in at middle school and high school.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?

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

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

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

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