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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?
(a) A leather horse saddle.
(b) An old hunting rifle.
(c) An old pickup truck.
(d) A small sailboat.

2. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?
(a) Dicey offers to see the music teacher after school the next day.
(b) Write a return note stating Maybeth does the best she can.
(c) Ignore the request for a meeting.
(d) Write a return note suggesting Maybeth move to a different class.

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

4. What does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?
(a) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.
(b) Gram seizes the Bible and returns it to the shelves.
(c) Gram weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(d) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James say about fitting in at the new school?

2. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?

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

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

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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