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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 the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Character conflict in fiction.
(b) Character conflict in biographies.
(c) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.
(d) Character development in fiction.

2. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(b) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.
(c) Maybeth is in danger of failing.
(d) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.

3. What does Gram announce at dinner on Halloween that pleases everyone at the table?
(a) Gram says the welfare people have sent extra money to celebrate Halloween.
(b) Gram states she is delighted to have the children these past several weeks.
(c) Gram says she has baked a surprise Halloween cake.
(d) Gram states she believes in closing the book on things.

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(d) Discard out-of-date goods.

5. What tasks does Dicey do that she thinks will make a big difference in the store?
(a) Scrape old stickers from the windows and the entrance door.
(b) Replace the burned out light bulbs in the display cases.
(c) Wash the shelves and each can on the shelves.
(d) Dust the cobwebs from the ceiling and corners.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?

3. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?

4. What is Gram's reaction to the offer of a ride to town for her and Dicey?

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

(see the answer key)

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