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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 Gram's reaction to the suggestion she is a social oddball?
(a) Gram says how she lives her life is nobody's business.
(b) Gram says people have always liked and socialized with her.
(c) Gram says she is the same as most people that live in the area.
(d) Gram says people have never gossiped about her or her family.

2. What does Mina offer as the reason Dicey would not cheat?
(a) Dicey would not bother to cheat because she does not care what others think.
(b) Dicey is part of one of the most honorable families in town.
(c) Dicey is too timid and cowardly to cheat.
(d) Dicey is so smart she does not need to cheat.

3. What comment by Millie about a younger Gram seems strange to Dicey?
(a) Millie hardly saw Gram over the years after marriage, then she got "queer".
(b) Millie saw Gram very seldom after the marriage and she always seemed happy.
(c) Millie saw Gram very seldom after the marriage and she never seemed happy.
(d) Gram never spoke to Millie for years after the marriage to Tillerman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surprise trip Gram tells Dicey to prepare for immediately?

2. What becomes a topic of conversation during dinner?

3. What does Jeff say he was hoping for when he gives a ride to the farm?

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

5. How does the home ec teacher explain the importance of the course?

Short Essay Questions

1. Dicey wants to lean forward and hug Gram when they conclude discussing the report card and Gram says she believes all that Dicey says. Why does Dicey not follow through with a hug?

2. What does Dicey learn about herself as a result of the brief conversation with Miss Eversleigh outside the market?

3. What family perspective concerning Momma occurs to Dicey as she does the Christmas shopping focused on each family member?

4. What does Mr. Limgerle being a Thanksgiving dinner guest demonstrate is happening with the family?

5. What does Mr. Lingerle talk about during dinner that shows he truly is concerned about the Tillerman family?

6. The home economics teacher Miss Eversleigh gives a short speech about how important it is to know the life skills she is teaching in class. What is Dicey's reaction to the speech?

7. What does Gram tell Dicey about life when she hears about how Mina defended Dicey in front of the teacher and the class.

8. What is it about the wood carved chicken that ultimately has a big impact on Dicey?

9. What does Dicey learn from Mina about Gram that a new person to town most likely would not know for awhile?

10. What does Dicey immediately do the same night Gram gives the advice about letting others help.

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