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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 Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?
(a) Dicey should not think so much about the other kids.
(b) Dicey needs to give Maybeth room to grow.
(c) Dicey has done a good job being responsible and should now take a rest.
(d) Dicey is not old enough to truly understand responsibility.

2. What game is Sammy playing when he tries to bend the rules?
(a) Monopoly.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Parcheesi.
(d) Scrabble.

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

4. 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 realizes her teenage and young adult years ahead are very bleak.
(c) Maybeth is a weakling personality who will require constant assistance.
(d) She is incapable of planning the family's future.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?

2. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?

3. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?

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

5. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?

(see the answer key)

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