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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mina offer as the reason Dicey would not cheat?
(a) Dicey would not bother to cheat because she does not care what others think.
(b) Dicey is so smart she does not need to cheat.
(c) Dicey is too timid and cowardly to cheat.
(d) Dicey is part of one of the most honorable families in town.

2. What does the doctor say to Dicey that provokes her anger and grief?
(a) He tells her Momma is a poor role model that has not taken care of herself.
(b) He tells her Momma will not be feeling better for at least one year.
(c) He assures Dicey it is better for her mother to die.
(d) He tells her that Momma has an uncooperative personality.

3. What does Gram explain about herself and her advice?
(a) Gram always wanted to be a teacher but people were uncaring toward her.
(b) Gram took too long to learn in life so Dicey should learn when young
(c) School did not matter for Gram because she did not go on to university.
(d) Gram's life and experience has always been simple and straightforward.

4. What is Millie's description when Dicey asks what Gram was like when young?
(a) Millie describes Gram as weepy and overly emotional when a young teen.
(b) Millie describes Gram as pert and outspoken with a sharp witty tongue.
(c) Millie describes Gram as rugged and self-reliant when a young teen.
(d) Millie describes Gram as extremely shy and painfully withdrawn as a child.

5. As they walk, what does Mina blurt out, then immediately regret?
(a) Mina says the townspeople are prejudiced.
(b) Mina asks Dicey if the subject of the essay was Dicey's mother.
(c) Mina tells Dicey people with emotional issues are weak.
(d) Mina tells Dicey the races do not mix well in this part of the state.

6. What does Dicey tell Gram concerning her grade for English?
(a) The English teacher dislikes Dicey because she attended Massachusetts schools.
(b) Dicey will speak with the teacher and get corrected what she thinks is a mistake.
(c) Dicey expects to do much better as the school year goes along.
(d) English grade does not matter in school records.

7. What does the group do after Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) Each picks a comfortable spot in the living room and all nap a while.
(b) All take a walk together through the marsh down to the bay.
(c) All agree to play board games in the living room.
(d) Each picks a comfortable spot in the living room and tells stories.

8. Who is the person that shows up on Saturday as a surprise when Dicey is working on the boat?
(a) Toby.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Millie.
(d) Mr. Lingerle.

9. What comment by Millie about a younger Gram seems strange to Dicey?
(a) Gram never spoke to Millie for years after the marriage to Tillerman.
(b) Millie saw Gram very seldom after the marriage and she always seemed happy.
(c) Millie saw Gram very seldom after the marriage and she never seemed happy.
(d) Millie hardly saw Gram over the years after marriage, then she got "queer".

10. Who is it the family reaches out to and invites to Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) Mrs. Easterleigh.
(b) Jeff Cooper.
(c) Mr. Lingerle.
(d) MillieTydings.

11. What does Dicey decide to spend her own money to buy?
(a) Guitar music book for Jeff.
(b) Leather gloves for Gram.
(c) Magazine subscription for James.
(d) New loafers for Gram.

12. What is Dicey's reply to Jeff's surprise question?
(a) Dicey says Maybeth is too young to leave the farm regularly.
(b) Dicey says she is too young to get a regular job.
(c) Dicey says she is too young to have regular Saturday visitors.
(d) Dicey says she is too young to be going to dances.

13. What is the big change Dicey sees in herself since she and Gram left Maryland?
(a) Dicey realizes she is now very much like Gram.
(b) Dicey allows Gram to take control despite her need to always be responsible.
(c) Dicey senses she is stronger than Gram and will have to lead the way.
(d) Dicey senses she is drawing away from Gram in most ways.

14. What is the teacher's reaction to Dicey's meal planning effort?
(a) The teacher becomes upset with her when she thinks Dicey is fooling around.
(b) The teacher ignores Dicey's response and changes the subject.
(c) The teacher smiles and commends Dicey for good effort.
(d) The teacher uses Dicey's response as an example of improved skills.

15. What is clear to Dicey when see sees Momma?
(a) Momma seems to have an inner tranquility.
(b) Momma has gained some weight and looks better.
(c) Momma is dying.
(d) Momma has trouble expressing her thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for home ec?

3. What does Jeff say he was hoping for when he gives a ride to the farm?

4. As Dicey concludes talking with the man, what decision does she make?

5. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for English?

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