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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?
(a) He gives Gram an envelope of money.
(b) He says the tickets are free from his flyer account.
(c) He says he is going on the flight also.
(d) He gives Dicey the book to read.

2. Why does Dicey not want Sammy to help with scraping the boat?
(a) Dicey wants the time and the boat to herself, not to share.
(b) Sammy is too needy and will want to help every day.
(c) Sammy is too easily distracted and careless.
(d) Dicey is the only person that knows how and she does not want to instruct.

3. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Polishing and shining.
(b) Separating and cleaning moving parts.
(c) Scraping and painting.
(d) Cutting and shaping.

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

5. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for English?
(a) English is not an easy subject for her so take what she can get.
(b) English is an easy subject for her so she can do even better next semester.
(c) The teacher has given Dicey a break because Dicey is new to the school.
(d) There must be a mistake because she is one of the smartest in the class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Millie's reaction to Jeff's visit to the market?

2. As they walk their bikes slowly, what idea does Mina suggest to Dicey?

3. What does Dicey realize when she considers what to do regarding John Tillerman?

4. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when she gets irritated with James?

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

(see the answer key)

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