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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?
(a) Dicey is not old enough to truly understand responsibility.
(b) Dicey should not think so much about the other kids.
(c) Dicey has done a good job being responsible and should now take a rest.
(d) Dicey needs to give Maybeth room to grow.

2. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) Maybeth is in danger of failing.
(b) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(c) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.
(d) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.

3. What items do Gram and Dicey purchase on their trip to the mall?
(a) They buy jeans and yarn for sweaters for the kids.
(b) They buy pairs of winter gloves for the kids and Gram.
(c) They buy winter boots for the kids and Gram.
(d) They buy wool blankets for the beds.

4. 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) He is totally unhappy with his life because he does not fit in at school.
(c) James has found a job for himself delivering newspapers.
(d) The family of a friend of James has offered to allow him to live there

5. What is Dicey's assessment of her new school and classes?
(a) School day is a whirl of thinking and doing.
(b) School day is long, slow, and boring
(c) School day is a series of posturing, posing, and pretending.
(d) School is a fun filled, safe haven from the real world.

6. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches Sammy fill in at James' job?
(a) The process of holding on to a person is time consuming.
(b) Sammy has a light, pleasant spirit that attracts others to him.
(c) Sammy is growing up too fast.
(d) Sammy is actually too young to fill in for James properly.

7. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?
(a) She recommends Maybeth spend more time around adults.
(b) She recommends Maybeth attend the local Catholic grade school.
(c) She recommends Maybeth spend more time among other girls.
(d) She recommends Maybeth attend a school for the retarded.

8. What is Mr. Lingerle's mood after staying with the kids all day Saturday?
(a) He is irritated with James and angry with Sammy.
(b) He stays for dinner and relaxes with the family after dinner.
(c) He is disappointed with Maybeth.
(d) He is tired and hurries to take his leave.

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

10. 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 weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(c) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.
(d) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.

11. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Maybeth?
(a) The teacher said Maybeth may need a tutor to help her stay current.
(b) The teacher said Maybeth's work has gone down since the start of the school year.
(c) The teacher said Maybeth is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(d) The teacher said Maybeth is disruptive and uncooperative.

12. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of James?
(a) The teacher said James may need a tutor to help him stay current.
(b) The teacher said James needs to spend more time reading.
(c) The teacher said James' work has gone down since the start of the school year.
(d) The teacher said James is doing fine, right on course for grade level.

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

14. What does Dicey think about Mina trying to be friendly?
(a) The more a person knows about her, they have a kind of hold on her.
(b) Mina has too many friends to care anything about Dicey.
(c) Mina is not a worthy person.
(d) Maybe others will follow the example set by Mina.

15. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?
(a) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.
(b) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.
(c) She is proud the children are showing some independence.
(d) She feels left out as a part of their daily routine.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they discuss school, what trait about James does Dicey remind herself ?

2. Who is the person Gram and Dicey decide to talk with about Maybeth's school progress?

3. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?

4. What is the outcome of the meeting with the music teacher concerning Maybeth?

5. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?

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