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

2. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?
(a) Maybeth deserves less study time, more time for herself.
(b) Maybeth is a good student saddled with incompetent instructors.
(c) Maybeth is not learning to read using that method.
(d) Maybeth is progressing at her own pace and will eventually catch up with others.

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

4. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?
(a) Their comfortable former life in Massachusetts can never be recaptured.
(b) They have always been poor and looked down upon.
(c) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.
(d) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.

5. What is it about Wilhemina Smiths that makes an impression on Dicey?
(a) Wilhemina responds as if she has taken the English class in the past.
(b) Wilhemina has some insightful thoughts offered during English classes.
(c) Wilhemina seems to know the material without studying.
(d) Wilhemina is uncomfortable expressing her thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?

2. What is the factor that increases the boredom Dicey endures in English class?

3. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?

4. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?

5. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches Sammy fill in at James' job?

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