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

2. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?
(a) Dicey thinks the list of names stirs melancholy and gloom.
(b) Dicey thinks the four kids names should be added to the Bible list.
(c) Dicey thinks her mother's name should be lined out.
(d) Dicey thinks the list of names provides mental comfort to Gram.

3. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when she gets irritated with James?
(a) Gram says you have to hold on to people you love or they can slip away.
(b) Gram says never speak in anger, always wait one full day.
(c) Gram says never tell a person the hurtful truth.
(d) Gram says always tell people exactly what you think about them.

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 states she is delighted to have the children these past several weeks.
(c) Gram says the welfare people have sent extra money to celebrate Halloween.
(d) Gram states she believes in closing the book on things.

5. What is it about the history paper James writes that is different than the usual?
(a) James researched the weather patterns that existed during the Pilgrim voyage.
(b) James focuses only on the children aboard the Pilgrim voyage.
(c) James details the reasons why each Pilgrim chose to come to America.
(d) James details the personal wealth of some of the leaders on the voyage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dicey conclude about her own standing in her class?

2. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?

3. What is it about the changed circumstances that has brought each of the kids to insecurity and doubt?

4. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?

5. What items do Gram and Dicey purchase on their trip to the mall?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How does the small sailboat Dicey finds in the barn anchor her thoughts on this day?

4. What does Gram's insistence about buying a jumper and a dress indicate?

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

6. When Maybeth is discouraged and upset by how others treat her, what does James' reaction indicate?

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

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

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

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

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