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Characters
Tricks
Making Inferences
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Random Questions About The Book
100
Who is Joey Dowdel?
Mary Alices brother
100
Who did Grandma play this trick on rammed a tractor into a tree to get pecans off the ground?
Old Man Nyquist
100
Carleen Lovejoy says, “‘What was Miss Butler dreaming of? A Chicago girl playing the Virgin Mary. The idea!’” What does this statement show about Carleen?
Carleen is jealous and wants to play Mary herself
100
______________________ remains Mary Alice's biggest nemesis.
Carleen Lovejoy
100
What does Bootsie bring that he will not allow Mary Alice to keep?
a kitten
200
Who is Carleen Lovejoy?
Mary Alices classmate
200
In the chapter “Rich Chicago Girl,” Grandma tells Mary Alice, “‘A buck’s a week’s wages around here. Two weeks’ for a Burdick.’” What does Grandma mean?
The Burdicks are poor and don't make as much money as everyone else.
200
Summer comes, and Mary Alice receives a letter from her parents stating what?
She must come home to Chicago
300
Who is Royce McNabb?
The new student that Mary Alice likes
300
For whom did Grandma play this trick demanded more than a dime for burgoo?
Mrs. Abernathy and her son
300
Grandma had “made me a halo so Carleen Lovejoy in all her tinsel wouldn’t outshine me.” What does this show about Grandma?
Grandma understands how hard Mary Alice is having to work to fit in at school
300
Halloween is a _______ occasion in Grandma's town.
huge
400
Who is Ina-Rae Gage?
Mary Alices best friend
400
Who did Grandma play this trick on forgot to mention a snake; played matchmake?
Arnold Green
400
After visiting the Abernathy’s home, Mary Alice admits, “Outside, I was surprised it was still daylight, surprised the world was still there.” What inference can you make about Mary Alice based on this quote?
Mary Alice was deeply troubled by seeing Mrs. Abernathy's son and what had happened to him in the war
400
Even though a cup of stew is a dime, Grandma intimidates _______________ into paying more for the stew.
all who can afford it
400
What two ancient women (invited by Grandma) attend the DAR event, but certainly aren't DAR ladies?
Mrs. Wilcox and Aunt Mae Griswold
500
Who is Mrs. L.J. Weidenbach?
Effie Wilcox sister
500
Who did Grandma play this trick on served bourbon punch and revealed another Burdick?
Mrs. Weidenbach and the DAR
500
Why is it ironic for Grandma to be describing men with the following quote: “‘You know how they love an excuse to make a clatter and show off’”?
Grandma loves getting attention herself
500
The two ancient women inform Mrs. Weidenbach that she is adopted and her true family is the __________.
Burdick family