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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. What is Millie's reaction to singing and guitar playing in the store?

2. What is the big change Dicey sees in herself since she and Gram left Maryland?

3. What is Gram's advice to Dicey when they meet and hug in the morning?

4. What does Mina confide to Dicey are her problems?

5. What does Gram harshly tell Dicey will happen if Dicey does not follow Gram's advice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 7 What is Gram's perspective on the essay, a point of view Dicey had not considered?

2. What do Dicey's decisions about accepting a ride from Jeff but refusing to invite him in the house say about Dicey's attitude?

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

4. What does Dicey tell Jeff in response to his invitation to the dance?

5. What is the principle involved when Sammy flatly refuses to discuss the reason for fighting on the bus?

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

7. When Jeff shows up uninvited at the barn, what does the conclusion of the day indicate about Dicey's progress.

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

9. When Dicey reflects on all that has happened in two days with the quick departure to Boston and all the activity once there, what does dicey realize about herself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author presents four kids from the same Tillerman lineage, yet two opposite personality types. Cite several instances that contrast the more reserved acceptance seeking personalities of James and Maybeth versus the combative assertive personalities of Dicey and Sammy.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the premise that waging physical battle against rumors, lies and false ideas historically has not led to change of those factors and solutions always lie in a different direction. How does this basic premise relate to Sammy and his struggles of acceptance?

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