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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 Dicey's response when Mina says she counted on Dicey not to be ordinary?
(a) Dicey tells her that she wants more than anything to be ordinary.
(b) Dicey tells her not to count on me for anything.
(c) Dicey tells her not to wait after class anymore.
(d) Dicey tells Mina she does not want the apron she made, Mina can have it.

2. What is Gram's reaction to the offer of a ride to town for her and Dicey?
(a) Gram becomes a little weepy and sniffles because of the kindness.
(b) Gram smiles and gratefully accepts the offer.
(c) Gram declines the offer and insists the boat will do fine.
(d) Gram is not pleased because she does not like to be helped.

3. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(b) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.
(c) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.
(d) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.

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

5. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) She gives Dicey her phone number.
(b) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(c) He gives Dicey his phone number.
(d) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?

2. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of James?

3. What is Dicey's assessment of her new school and classes?

4. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?

5. What do the young children do on Halloween when Gram and Dicey are not home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gram taking Dicey on the shopping trip indicate?

2. What action does Gram take that signals maybe there is a chance for a stable future in Maryland?

3. What small initiative step does Dicey take soon after school starts that shows she still feels responsible for the four kids?

4. What does Gram's reaction about the kids in the attic reveal?

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

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. What does Sammy striving to be the perfect student ultimately lead to?

8. What is the importance of the presence of Mr. Limgerle as the babysitter and staying as dinner guest?

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

10. How does the time in Provincetown appear to have impact upon James as the school year gets underway?

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