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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the real life person that Dicey chose to write about for her essay?
(a) Millie.
(b) Mrs. Eastleigh.
(c) Gram.
(d) Momma.

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

3. 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) Sammy may be getting in to fights because people say Gram is an odd person.
(d) She wants to get to know James because she heard he is supposedly intelligent.

4. 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 she is the same as most people that live in the area.
(c) Gram says people have never gossiped about her or her family.
(d) Gram says how she lives her life is nobody's business.

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

6. 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) Millie thinks it best if this is not done in the store.
(d) She thinks the disruption can be heard outside and is too noisy.

7. What is Dicey's reaction to Mr. Chappelle's comments as she leaves the room?
(a) Dicey stops and glares at him until he turns away from her.
(b) Dicey does not react because what he says does not matter.
(c) Tears well in her eyes as she keeps walking.
(d) Dicey drops her bookbag and runs from the room.

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

9. What is it that gives Dicey the feeling she is always off balance?
(a) James is growing up fast and strong to challenge Dicey at every turn.
(b) Trying to follow the advice to hold on to people when she only has the two hands.
(c) Maybeth's progress is always a distraction in Dicey's thoughts.
(d) Balancing school, home chores and store work can be overwhelming.

10. What is the outcome of Gram's surprise for Sammy?
(a) The children now admire Gram and envy Sammy.
(b) Sammy and Gram get their clothes soaking wet from the boat spray.
(c) Sammy gets a dozen pair of warm wool socks and two hats.
(d) Gram and Sammy read several livestock and feed magazines together.

11. What does Gram harshly tell Dicey will happen if Dicey does not follow Gram's advice?
(a) If you do not let go it can make you crazy.
(b) If you do not care about others you will become bitter.
(c) If you do not provide for yourself, others will dominate you.
(d) If you are too emotional, you become too weak to function.

12. As Dicey concludes talking with the man, what decision does she make?
(a) The man at the glass case is not easy to like.
(b) Liza is coming home with Dicey and Gram.
(c) Dicey cannot spend the remainder of Gram's money.
(d) Liza would enjoy all the wood carvings in the shop.

13. What does Dicey come to realize as she and Gram end their conversation by the fire?
(a) Life at the farm with Gram is going to be a hard, poor struggle.
(b) Gram has a deep, dark unreachable nature.
(c) Life at the farm with Gram is going to be fun.
(d) Gram is reaching out to Dicey.

14. What is a comforting thought to Dicey as they sit at the table in the evening?
(a) Life at the farm is better than in Massachusetts.
(b) Gram seems to be getting used to having them at her farm.
(c) Current troubles of each will pass, the most important thing is they are together.
(d) Gram adopting all four will mean they can stay together.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the teacher emphasize as the most important aspect of the essay project?

3. What is Gram's advice to Dicey when they meet and hug in the morning?

4. What thought occurs to Dicey as she resumes washing the market windows?

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

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