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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?
(a) He keeps his two aspects of life separate, his friends and his work.
(b) He is essentially honest but tries to convey an image of shady dealer.
(c) He is essentially a shady person but tries to convey an image of honesty.
(d) He is a sad individual who hides behind the image of a fun-loving person.

3. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?
(a) School is a place where under-achievers pull down the achievers.
(b) School exists to employ adults and boost adult egos.
(c) School lasts only a few years.
(d) Worry concerning anything does not do any good.

4. What is Dicey's reaction as Gram silently reads the long letter?
(a) Dicey is impatient and fidgety.
(b) Dicey is happy for Maybeth.
(c) Dicey is angry at her father.
(d) Dicey is angry at James.

5. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.
(b) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.
(c) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(d) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?

5. What game is Sammy playing when he tries to bend the rules?

(see the answer key)

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