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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 does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?
(a) Remove a damaged shelf.
(b) Wash the floor.
(c) Discard out-of-date goods.
(d) Empty the overflowing trash bin.

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

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 is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?
(a) High school.
(b) The long previous summer of travel.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

5. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?
(a) Life is a hard business.
(b) Life can only be lived one day at a time.
(c) Life passes by much too quickly.
(d) Life is always easy if you smile and dream.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is it about Wilhemina Smiths that makes an impression on Dicey?

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

4. What does Millie do in an expert manner that Dicey finds interesting to observe?

5. What is Dicey's thought about her own paper and James' paper about Pilgrims?

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