Dicey's Song Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

After some discussion among James, Gram, Mr. Lingerle and Dicey, what is the plan agreed upon for Maybeth. (from Chapter 4-5)

Mr. Lingerle will go to the library to do some research.

Maybeth needs more difficult word lists in order to progress.

Maybeth needs more word lists to work on.

James will go to the library to do some research.

2.

What brief family ceremony precedes the final action with the wooden box? (from Chapters 11-12)

They sit quietly awhile before leaving the room as Dicey tosses the box in the fire.

Maybeth plays and the family sings two hymns as Gram puts the box on the shelf.

James reads a poem after Dicey places the box in the trunk.

None, Gram silently sprinkles a handful of earth followed by the others.

3.

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 to stop trying is to stop living.

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

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

4.

What has Gram planned for the Saturday after Halloween? (from Chapter 4-5)

A shopping trip and discussion with Dicey about the teacher conferences.

Some of the kids' classmates can come to the farm in the afternoon.

A family visit to town after Dicey's work at the store.

A day to take size measurements so Gram can make winter clothes for the kids.

5.

What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when Mina becomes defensive? (from Chapter 8)

You cannot reach out with a clenched hand.

Time passes faster than the past.

Better to say nothing than to say a lie.

Too many questions leads to too few answers.

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