Dicey's Song Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Mina's essay? (from Chapters 7-8)

Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.

No one seems to be paying attention.

Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.

Laughter and comments of praise.

2.

What is Mr. Lingerle's mood after staying with the kids all day Saturday? (from Chapter 4-5)

He stays for dinner and relaxes with the family after dinner.

He is irritated with James and angry with Sammy.

He is tired and hurries to take his leave.

He is disappointed with Maybeth.

3.

What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight? (from Chapter 4-5)

He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.

He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.

He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.

He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.

4.

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

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

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

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 does James say that reminds Dicey the worst of letting go is false hope? (from Chapters 11-12)

James says Momma told him to hold the family together.

James says Momma always knew that she would not live a long life.

James says Momma really died to the world the previous summer.

James says Momma had planned to return to Cape Cod.

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