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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gram's reaction to all the paperwork about welfare assistance?
(a) She cannot do it so gives it all back to the lawyer.
(b) She finds the papers complicated and tells Dicey she needs her help.
(c) She intentionally omits much detail.
(d) She refuses to respond to the personal questions.

2. What is Maybeth able to do at school that Dicey is determined not to do?
(a) Maybeth develops a respect for teachers that Dicey cannot seem to do.
(b) Maybeth sits and reads for hours at the school library.
(c) Maybeth works harder than every other student in her class.
(d) Maybeth is making friends at school.

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

4. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(b) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(c) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.
(d) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.

5. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?
(a) The music teacher thinks Maybeth does not try to succeed.
(b) The music teacher thinks Maybeth needs remedial help.
(c) The music teacher thinks Maybeth is very talented.
(d) The music teacher thinks Maybeth should withdraw from the music class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?

2. What is it about the history paper James writes that is different than the usual?

3. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?

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

5. Who befriends Dicey in science class and asks to partner with her?

(see the answer key)

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