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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Mina's essay?
(a) Laughter and comments of praise.
(b) Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.
(c) No one seems to be paying attention.
(d) Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.

2. What is the new home economics topic that Dicey dislikes just the same as the apron project?
(a) Sterilization.
(b) Nutrition.
(c) Stenciling.
(d) Quilting.

3. When Mina and Dicey talk about plans for a personal future, what are Dicey's plans?
(a) She plans to maybe own a small store similar to Millie's.
(b) She plans to be a school teacher in Massachusetts.
(c) She plans to stay in the town, maybe take over Gram's farm.
(d) She has not made plans; she has only lived day to day.

4. After dinner as they sit by the fire, what is Gram's advice to Dicey?
(a) School passes quickly and is not the real world at all.
(b) Teachers are trained to be critical so pay no heed.
(c) People can be cruel and uncaring about others feelings.
(d) You have to reach out to people, especially family, and not just let them struggle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sammy's reaction when Jeff offers Dicey and Sammy a ride home in his car?

2. What does Gram explain about herself and her advice?

3. Who stops to talk a moment about school as Dicey is washing the market windows?

4. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?

5. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?

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