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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(b) She gives Dicey her phone number.
(c) He gives Dicey his phone number.
(d) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.

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

3. What is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) High school.
(d) The long previous summer of travel.

4. Who is the person Gram and Dicey decide to talk with about Maybeth's school progress?
(a) Mr. Lingerle.
(b) James.
(c) Mr Chappelle.
(d) Millie.

5. 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 a school for the retarded.
(c) She recommends Maybeth attend the local Catholic grade school.
(d) She recommends Maybeth spend more time among other girls.

6. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?
(a) Their comfortable former life in Massachusetts can never be recaptured.
(b) They have always been poor and looked down upon.
(c) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.
(d) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.

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

8. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?
(a) The music teacher thinks Maybeth needs remedial help.
(b) The music teacher thinks Maybeth does not try to succeed.
(c) The music teacher thinks Maybeth should withdraw from the music class.
(d) The music teacher thinks Maybeth is very talented.

9. What is Dicey's response when Mina says she counted on Dicey not to be ordinary?
(a) Dicey tells Mina she does not want the apron she made, Mina can have it.
(b) Dicey tells her not to count on me for anything.
(c) Dicey tells her not to wait after class anymore.
(d) Dicey tells her that she wants more than anything to be ordinary.

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

11. After lunch, what do Gram and Dicey conclude should be advice to Sammy about school?
(a) Dicey will tell Sammy he will soon have a tutor.
(b) Dicey will tell Sammy to loosen up and be himself, he does not have to be perfect.
(c) Dicey will tell Sammy his attitude at school has to improve.
(d) Dicey will tell Sammy he has to spend more time reading.

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

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

14. What does Dicey conclude about her own standing in her class?
(a) All of her classmates are advanced far beyond the level of Dicey's previous school.
(b) All of her classmates seem to be smarter than Dicey.
(c) Not a one of her classmates is as smart as Dicey.
(d) Wilhemina seems to be the only other person in the class as smart as Dicey.

15. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?
(a) Gram actually resents the responsibility thrust upon her.
(b) Gram seems to be growing stronger and more determined every day.
(c) Gram is now made vulnerable to the world as a result of taking in the children.
(d) Gram does not have a plan or know how to cope with life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game is Sammy playing when he tries to bend the rules?

2. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches James try to calm Maybeth?

3. What is the factor that increases the boredom Dicey endures in English class?

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

5. Who is the subject of the long letter mailed from Boston to Gram?

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