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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they discuss school, what trait about James does Dicey remind herself ?
(a) James is a kind and sensitive person.
(b) James is a lonesome disturbed person.
(c) James has a mean nasty streak inside himself.
(d) James thinks about things too much.

2. What is the new home economics topic that Dicey dislikes just the same as the apron project?
(a) Stenciling.
(b) Sterilization.
(c) Quilting.
(d) Nutrition.

3. What is Gram's matter of fact statement concerning the kids?
(a) Dicey should not concern herself about the kids.
(b) The family will proceed with the adoptions.
(c) James probably will be better off within one year.
(d) Maybeth will be worse within one year.

4. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?
(a) She is angry at Gram.
(b) She resents the lawyer's presence in their lives.
(c) She is happy to not have the responsibility.
(d) She thinks the school people are too intrusive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After some discussion among James, Gram, Mr. Lingerle and Dicey, what is the plan agreed upon for Maybeth.

2. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?

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

4. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?

5. What does James think might be the root of Maybeth's reading troubles?

(see the answer key)

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