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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr Chappelle's comment to Dicey as she leaves the classroom?
(a) He tells her she cannot continue in class until she answers all questions.
(b) He apologizes and says he will correct her grades.
(c) He tells her he will call Gram about the essay.
(d) He tells her she can make up for the fail grade next semester.

2. Dicey's essay should fail because it did not comply with what restriction according to Mr. Chappelle?
(a) The essay is too long for the assignment.
(b) The essay is supposed to be about a fictional character with conflicts.
(c) The essay is supposed to be about a real person the student knows.
(d) The essay is too short in length for the assignment.

3. What happened with Sammy at school that Dicey finds reassuring and amusing?
(a) Sammy got his shoes wet, had to go shoeless inside school all day.
(b) Sammy and his friends were caught climbing in trees behind the school.
(c) Sammy told several funny stories that got the teacher and students laughing.
(d) Sammy lost a bet and had to kiss a girl, and he got detention when she screamed.

4. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Mina's essay?
(a) No one seems to be paying attention.
(b) Laughter and comments of praise.
(c) Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.
(d) Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.

5. What does Dicey think is the most important aspect of an essay?
(a) The teacher notes because that gives all the clues on how to improve a grade.
(b) The comments about punctuation because it always counts on the next essay.
(c) Topic sentences that give each part meaning to the whole.
(d) The grade is the only important part.

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

7. What does Mina confide to Dicey are her problems?
(a) Mina comes from a huge family none of whom she approves of.
(b) Mina is like Dicey because she does not care what people think.
(c) Mina is an intelligent, huge black female with a pleasing personality, a giant oddball.
(d) Mina has to be known as the perfect daughter of the local preacher.

8. 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 be going to dances.
(d) Dicey says she is too young to have regular Saturday visitors.

9. What is Gram's special announcement she makes as she serves the warm apple pie?
(a) The adoption process is unnecessary; the kids are legally her family.
(b) She has found a way to get additional financial aid.
(c) The lawyers and judge will soon make a home visit to complete the adoption.
(d) She has completed the legal adoption of the kids.

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

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

12. What is Gram's reaction to the suggestion she is a social oddball?
(a) Gram says people have always liked and socialized with her.
(b) Gram says people have never gossiped about her or her family.
(c) Gram says how she lives her life is nobody's business.
(d) Gram says she is the same as most people that live in the area.

13. What does James offer as proof that Maybeth is making progress?
(a) Maybeth can later recall and describe what she has read previously.
(b) Maybeth can verbally summarize what she has just read.
(c) Maybeth does not use word lists any longer, she can now sit with a book.
(d) Maybeth understands the silly jokes in her easy reader book.

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

15. What is Sammy's reaction when Jeff offers Dicey and Sammy a ride home in his car?
(a) Sammy is very excited about riding in Jeff's car.
(b) Sammy is belligerent and rude.
(c) Sammy becomes very still and nervous.
(d) Sammy turns and walks away without any comment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the question from Mina that Dicey stands mute and will not answer?

2. As they walk, what does Mina blurt out, then immediately regret?

3. What does Jeff order and seem to know about when he comes to the market?

4. What does Sammy repeatedly ask of the others in order to avoid conversation?

5. What is Dicey's reaction when Jeff comes in to the market?

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