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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stops to talk a moment about school as Dicey is washing the market windows?
(a) Mr. Lingerle.
(b) Mrs. Smarts.
(c) Mr. Toby.
(d) Miss Eversleigh.

2. What is Millie's reaction to singing and guitar playing in the store?
(a) Millie thinks people entering the store will be annoyed.
(b) She thinks it is pretty, better than piped in supermarket music.
(c) She thinks the disruption can be heard outside and is too noisy.
(d) Millie thinks it best if this is not done in the store.

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

4. Though Liza seems not to notice, what does Gram sit and do?
(a) Gram does the meal planning for Liza's diet.
(b) Gram talks non-stop about the past and about the kids.
(c) Gram writes a letter to the bank for Liza.
(d) Gram fills in information on the job forms.

5. Who is it that shows up as a surprise Saturday afternoon when the group is gathered and singing?
(a) Millie.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Mr. Lingerle.
(d) Mina.

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

7. As they walk, what does Mina blurt out, then immediately regret?
(a) Mina asks Dicey if the subject of the essay was Dicey's mother.
(b) Mina says the townspeople are prejudiced.
(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.

8. What is Millie's comment concerning Gram since the kids showed up?
(a) Gram is more optimistic about everything.
(b) Gram is more secretive and withdrawn.
(c) Gram is worn down and tired from the extra work.
(d) Gram is more like her old self.

9. What does Jeff say he was hoping for when he gives a ride to the farm?
(a) Jeff was hoping to meet Maybeth.
(b) Jeff was hoping to be invited to supper.
(c) Jeff was hoping to meet James.
(d) Jeff was hoping to meet Gram.

10. What does Dicey buy for Sammy that leads to a conversation about Momma?
(a) A poster of a newsboy on a bike.
(b) A wood carving of a chicken.
(c) A wrestler action figure toy.
(d) A model airplane.

11. As they walk their bikes slowly, what idea does Mina suggest to Dicey?
(a) She wants to get to know Maybeth because Mina wants a singing partner.
(b) Sammy might have an emotional imbalance causing him to be combative.
(c) She wants to get to know James because she heard he is supposedly intelligent.
(d) Sammy may be getting in to fights because people say Gram is an odd person.

12. 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 grade is the only important part.
(c) The comments about punctuation because it always counts on the next essay.
(d) Topic sentences that give each part meaning to the whole.

13. What is Millie's reaction to Jeff's visit to the market?
(a) His visit causes her to tease and giggle with Dicey.
(b) His visit prompts her to remind Dicey about the chores.
(c) His visit causes her to be embarrassed about the condition of the market.
(d) His visit prompts her to recall her years growing up with Gram.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Mina's essay?

2. Who is the real life person that Mina chose to write about for her essay?

3. What does Gram do that is a big surprise for Sammy?

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

5. What is Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?

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