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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After some discussion among James, Gram, Mr. Lingerle and Dicey, what is the plan agreed upon for Maybeth.

2. What is the new home economics topic that Dicey dislikes just the same as the apron project?

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

4. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?

5. What is Gram's announcement that pleases the children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. When Sammy insist upon helping work on the sailboat, why does Dicey get irritated?

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

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

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

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

10. Gram receives along letter from the doctor in Boston about Momma's condition. What are Dicey's thoughts when Gram tells her that there has been no change in Momma's condition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character and personality of James Tillerman. Describe three instances where his thoughts, comments or actions demonstrate a superior intellect.

Essay Topic 2

The author's use of music is the basic building block of the entire story, starting with the obvious title. Describe how music provides the glue that holds the storyline together throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Gram passes along a number of ideas to Dicey about coping with life. Describe three instances where the character Mr. Lingerle is used by the author to demonstrate Gram's advice in action.

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