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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 does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?
(a) Gram seizes the Bible and returns it to the shelves.
(b) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.
(c) Gram weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(d) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.

2. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Sammy?
(a) The teacher said Sammy is disruptive and uncooperative.
(b) The teacher said Sammy is an angel, quiet and cooperative as can be.
(c) The teacher said Sammy may need a tutor to help him stay current.
(d) The teacher said Sammy is doing fine, right on course for grade level.

3. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) She gives Dicey her phone number.
(b) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(c) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.
(d) He gives Dicey his phone number.

4. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?
(a) Gram will meet with the teacher at the end of term.
(b) Maybeth will stay home from school the next day.
(c) Gram will ask the lawyer to contact the teacher.
(d) Gram has already planned to go meet the teacher the next day.

5. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?
(a) The insurance company has approved a cash settlement for the family.
(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) They must go on welfare in order to make ends meet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens that distracts and causes James to forget his promise about Maybeth?

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

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

5. What image of her mother comes to her mind as Dicey is sitting alone on the dock at sunset?

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