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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 Gram's announcement that pleases the children?
(a) The four children will not have to separate.
(b) Their father is living nearby in New York.
(c) The children are moving to Boston to be close to mother.
(d) Gram intends to legally adopt the children.

2. What happens that distracts and causes James to forget his promise about Maybeth?
(a) James develops a lasting cold from the foul weather endured during deliveries.
(b) James injures his ankle while making his deliveries.
(c) James visits the library and chooses a dozen fiction books for himself to read.
(d) James makes a new friend, one who invites him to sleep over.

3. What is Millie's comment concerning Gram since the kids showed up?
(a) Gram is more like her old self.
(b) Gram is more optimistic about everything.
(c) Gram is worn down and tired from the extra work.
(d) Gram is more secretive and withdrawn.

4. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?
(a) He is essentially honest but tries to convey an image of shady dealer.
(b) He keeps his two aspects of life separate, his friends and his work.
(c) He is essentially a shady person but tries to convey an image of honesty.
(d) He is a sad individual who hides behind the image of a fun-loving person.

5. What is the outcome of the meeting with the music teacher concerning Maybeth?
(a) He wants to give her weekly private lessons.
(b) Maybeth will acquire a different book and try harder.
(c) Maybeth will undertake remedial work in order to catch up with the class.
(d) No changes will be made until after Dicey talks with the teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about the changed circumstances that has brought each of the kids to insecurity and doubt?

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

3. How does Dicey explain to Mina that she is able to work a job while underage?

4. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?

5. What is Maybeth able to do at school that Dicey is determined not to do?

(see the answer key)

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