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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Gram planned for the Saturday after Halloween?
(a) A shopping trip and discussion with Dicey about the teacher conferences.
(b) A day to take size measurements so Gram can make winter clothes for the kids.
(c) Some of the kids' classmates can come to the farm in the afternoon.
(d) A family visit to town after Dicey's work at the store.

3. Who is the person Gram and Dicey decide to talk with about Maybeth's school progress?
(a) James.
(b) Millie.
(c) Mr. Lingerle.
(d) Mr Chappelle.

4. What does Gram announce at dinner on Halloween that pleases everyone at the table?
(a) Gram says she has baked a surprise Halloween cake.
(b) Gram says the welfare people have sent extra money to celebrate Halloween.
(c) Gram states she is delighted to have the children these past several weeks.
(d) Gram states she believes in closing the book on things.

5. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.
(b) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(c) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(d) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Dicey's thoughts as she realizes the younger ones are getting along without her?

2. When Sammy says Dicey never gets in trouble, what does Dicey say about her troubles.

3. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?

4. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?

5. What is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dicey not pleased with having to shop for bras?

2. What is the impact on Gram's life now that the children have settled in at the farm?

3. What does Dicey's decision about Maybeth's music lesson cost indicate?

4. Why does Dicey stop to listen to Jeff play the guitar and sing, but never says much or stays very long?

5. What action does Gram take that compromises her long held principles but demonstrates her willingness to do what needs to be done?

6. What is the effect on Dicey when she returns from a brief time out to learn the kids have gone to bed for the night?

7. How is Dicey's thinking impacted when she learns Millie cannot read?

8. What is the impact on Dicey when James gets his job delivering newspapers?

9. What does Dicey's actions regarding the home economics apron project reveal about her inner self?

10. Dicey manages to do well in most of her classes but what is it that nags at her full enjoyment?

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