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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. After lunch, what do Gram and Dicey conclude should be advice to Sammy about school?
(a) Dicey will tell Sammy his attitude at school has to improve.
(b) Dicey will tell Sammy he has to spend more time reading.
(c) Dicey will tell Sammy to loosen up and be himself, he does not have to be perfect.
(d) Dicey will tell Sammy he will soon have a tutor.

2. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?
(a) She is angry at Gram.
(b) She thinks the school people are too intrusive.
(c) She resents the lawyer's presence in their lives.
(d) She is happy to not have the responsibility.

3. What does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?
(a) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.
(b) Gram seizes the Bible and returns it to the shelves.
(c) Gram weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(d) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.

4. What has happened to Maybeth that brings her to uncontrollable sobbing?
(a) The other kids will not talk to her or sit near her on the bus.
(b) The other girls make fun of her clothes and hair.
(c) Her classmates laughed at her poor reading skills and the teacher could not control them.
(d) Her friends have been stealing from her lunch money.

5. What is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?
(a) The long previous summer of travel.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) High school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?

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

3. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches Sammy fill in at James' job?

4. What is Dicey's reaction to Jeff's choice of song and lyrics he sings for her?

5. As they discuss school, what trait about James does Dicey remind herself ?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Dicey's surprise at being chosen as Mina's science class partner indicate about Dicey's frame of mind.

3. Why does Gram insist upon first telling only Dicey about what the teachers had to say?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Dicey begin the school year with a loner attitude and does not attempt to make any friends?

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