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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?
(a) James intends to quit school and get a regular job to help with the finances.
(b) James has found a job for himself delivering newspapers.
(c) The family of a friend of James has offered to allow him to live there
(d) He is totally unhappy with his life because he does not fit in at school.

2. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(b) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.
(c) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.
(d) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.

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

4. Who is the person that shows up on Saturday as a surprise when Dicey is working on the boat?
(a) Mr. Lingerle.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Toby.
(d) Millie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dicey tell Gram concerning her grade for English?

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

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

4. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?

5. What items do Gram and Dicey purchase on their trip to the mall?

(see the answer key)

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