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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.
(b) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.
(c) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(d) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.

2. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?
(a) Maybeth has demonstrated ability to learn music, melodies and song words.
(b) Maybeth quietly understands her sister and brothers.
(c) Maybeth knows she needs to improve and is determined to do so.
(d) Maybeth usually struggles, but somehow always manages to keep up.

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

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

5. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?
(a) She recommends Maybeth spend more time around adults.
(b) She recommends Maybeth spend more time among other girls.
(c) She recommends Maybeth attend the local Catholic grade school.
(d) She recommends Maybeth attend a school for the retarded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?

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

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

4. Who is softly playing at the piano keys after dinner trying to harmonize a song tune?

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

(see the answer key)

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