The Mighty Miss Malone ~ Chapters 1 - 10

According to the text, what is the best meaning of the word verbose?

• to be bothersome

• to be talkative

• to be generous

• to use verbs frequently

What evidence does the author give to show that the Malone children have been brought up well by their parents?

• Deza and Jimmie both go to the library often.

• Jimmie washes and dries the dishes for his sister's birthday.

• They tell Dr. Bracy that they have 45 minutes until they have to return home.

• Deza goes with Jimmie to return the pie.

What inference can the reader make about Dolly Peaches' dedication to his schoolwork based on the fact that he is called first to Mrs. Needham's desk?

• He never turned in any work.

• He was the top student and got the highest grades.

• He always did his best.

• He did not make the best grades.

What is meant by the word astray as used in the following text?

"...no matter how well you think something through, many times schemes will simply not work out. They will go astray."

• go the way you desired

• go in a different direction

• go into hiding

• go in the right direction

Choose the best use of alliteration from the examples below.

• Juicy gum in July

• Pretty petunias in April

• Dog days of August

• Super school sessions in September

Jimmie suggests that Deza only show mother one item, either the shoes or the dress. She chooses to show Mother both items. What does this suggest about Deza's character?

• She is afraid and nervous that Mother will not let her keep the gifts.

• She is confident and honest about the gifts.

• She doesn't care about her Mother's opinion.

• She is sneaky and deceitful in keeping them a secret.

Jimmie eats buggy oatmeal. Deza promises she is through with oatmeal for the rest of her life. What does this evidence suggest about Jimmie and Deza?

• Jimmie is humorous; Deza is humiliated.

• Jimmie is scared; Deza is brave.

• Jimmie is brave; Deza is strong.

• Jimmie is embarassed; Deza is serious.

After Deza fights Dolly Peaches, Jimmie says, "Why, Deza? Why?" What inference can you make about Jimmie's feelings about Deza defeating Dolly?

• He is excited that Deza defeated Dolly.

• He is worried that she was hurt.

• He is humiliated that she defended him.

• He is scared that Dolly would come back and hurt them.

What is Deza's reaction to beating up Dolly Peaches?

• She is horrified that she got into a fight
• She really enjoys the feeling of power that comes with being able to help someone in need
• She decides to start beating up anyone who gets on her nerves
• She vows to never get involved like that again.

Why is Mother concerned about Father going to fish on Lake Michigan?

• She's afraid he won't catch any fish.

• She's not sure they have enough gas money to travel to the lake.

• She doesn't know the men that are going with him.

• She's worried about storms that occur on the lake.