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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it about the changed circumstances that has brought each of the kids to insecurity and doubt?
(a) The four will likely have to split up because no one person can handle all 4.
(b) The new hope that life is about to get a whole lot better.
(c) Gram might be too weak and fragile to permanently handle their lives.
(d) Courts, lawyers, schools and social workers cannot be totally trusted.

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

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

4. What is Dicey's reaction to Jeff's choice of song and lyrics he sings for her?
(a) Dicey laughs and quickly walks away.
(b) Dicey is silent, unmoved and indifferent.
(c) Dicey smiles brightly and embraces Jeff.
(d) Dicey stifles back her tears.

5. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.
(b) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(c) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.
(d) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.

6. What is Dicey's thought about her own paper and James' paper about Pilgrims?
(a) She can organize her thoughts and her writing better than James can organize his.
(b) James is just too smart for her to keep up with.
(c) James has a good mind but has trouble putting thoughts on paper.
(d) James usually misses the point about life happenings.

7. What specific words in the song Dicey hears cause her to stop and concentrate for the meaning?
(a) All such days are done.
(b) A coat of many colors.
(c) Cannot find the ways
(d) Time to start anew

8. Who befriends Dicey in science class and asks to partner with her?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Wilhemina.
(d) James.

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

10. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when she gets irritated with James?
(a) Gram says never tell a person the hurtful truth.
(b) Gram says always tell people exactly what you think about them.
(c) Gram says never speak in anger, always wait one full day.
(d) Gram says you have to hold on to people you love or they can slip away.

11. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?
(a) Maybeth is progressing at her own pace and will eventually catch up with others.
(b) Maybeth is a good student saddled with incompetent instructors.
(c) Maybeth deserves less study time, more time for herself.
(d) Maybeth is not learning to read using that method.

12. After some discussion among James, Gram, Mr. Lingerle and Dicey, what is the plan agreed upon for Maybeth.
(a) Maybeth needs more word lists to work on.
(b) James will go to the library to do some research.
(c) Maybeth needs more difficult word lists in order to progress.
(d) Mr. Lingerle will go to the library to do some research.

13. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?
(a) Life is always easy if you smile and dream.
(b) Life can only be lived one day at a time.
(c) Life is a hard business.
(d) Life passes by much too quickly.

14. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?
(a) Dicey thinks her mother's name should be lined out.
(b) Dicey thinks the list of names stirs melancholy and gloom.
(c) Dicey thinks the four kids names should be added to the Bible list.
(d) Dicey thinks the list of names provides mental comfort to Gram.

15. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.
(b) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(c) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(d) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is it about the history paper James writes that is different than the usual?

3. What tasks does Dicey do that she thinks will make a big difference in the store?

4. What image of her mother comes to her mind as Dicey is sitting alone on the dock at sunset?

5. What is Gram's announcement that pleases the children?

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