Dicey's Song Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What becomes a topic of conversation during dinner? (from Chapter 8)

Thanksgiving dinners of previous years.

The changes in town since Gram was a child.

Family heirloom silver that was passed down from bootlegger ancestors.

Cooking methods for turkey and chickens.

2.

What does James offer as proof that Maybeth is making progress? (from Chapters 7-8)

Maybeth can verbally summarize what she has just read.

Maybeth can later recall and describe what she has read previously.

Maybeth does not use word lists any longer, she can now sit with a book.

Maybeth understands the silly jokes in her easy reader book.

3.

What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches Sammy fill in at James' job? (from Chapter 4-5)

Sammy is actually too young to fill in for James properly.

Sammy has a light, pleasant spirit that attracts others to him.

Sammy is growing up too fast.

The process of holding on to a person is time consuming.

4.

What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they prepare to leave the train in Wilmington? (from Chapters 11-12)

Gram tells her she simply has to keep trying, first one thing then another.

Gram tells her each new thing tried is a new chance to succeed.

Gram tells her to stop trying is to stop living.

Gram tells her a person can wear out trying to beat the world.

5.

What is the big change Dicey sees in herself since she and Gram left Maryland? (from Chapters 9-10)

Dicey realizes she is now very much like Gram.

Dicey senses she is drawing away from Gram in most ways.

Dicey allows Gram to take control despite her need to always be responsible.

Dicey senses she is stronger than Gram and will have to lead the way.

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