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Mary Alices brother
Who is Joey Dowdel?
100
Old Man Nyquist
Who did Grandma play this trick on rammed a tractor into a tree to get pecans off the ground?
100
Carleen is jealous of Mary Alice
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?
100
Carleen Lovejoy
______________________ remains Mary Alice's biggest nemesis.
100
a kitten
a kittenWhat does Bootsie bring that he will not allow Mary Alice to keep?
200
Mary Alices classmate
Who is Carleen Lovejoy?
200
The Burdicks are poor and don't make as much money as everyone else.
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?
200
She must come home to Chicago
She must come home to Summer comes, and Mary Alice receives a letter from her parents stating what?
300
The new student that Mary Alice likes
Who is Royce McNabb?
300
Mrs. Abernathy and her son
Mrs. Abernathy and her sonFor whom did Grandma play this trick demanded more than a dime for burgoo?
300
Grandma understands how hard Mary Alice is having to work to fit in at school
Grandma understands how hard Mary Alice is having to work to fit in at schoolGrandma had “made me a halo so Carleen Lovejoy in all her tinsel wouldn’t outshine me.” What does this show about Grandma?
300
huge
Halloween is a _______ occasion in Grandma's town.
300
the narrator's train ticket
What has broken the narrator and her mother?
400
Mary Alices best friend
Who is Ina-Rae Gage?
400
Arnold Green
Who did Grandma play this trick on forgot to mention a snake; played matchmake?
400
Mary Alice was deeply troubled by seeing Mrs. Abernathy's son and what had happened to him in the war
Mary Alice was deeply troubled by seeing Mrs. Abernathy's son and what had happened to him in the warAfter 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?
400
all who can afford it
Even though a cup of stew is a dime, Grandma intimidates _______________ into paying more for the stew.
400
Mrs. Wilcox and Aunt Mae Griswold
What two ancient women (invited by Grandma) attend the DAR event, but certainly aren't DAR ladies?
500
Effie Wilcox sister
Who is Mrs. L.J. Weidenbach?
500
Mrs. Weidenbach and the DAR
Who did Grandma play this trick on served bourbon punch and revealed another Burdick?
500
Grandma loves getting attention herself
Grandma loves getting attention herselfWhy 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’”?
500
Burdick family
The two ancient women inform Mrs. Weidenbach that she is adopted and her true family is the __________.
500
The Goverment
Grandma says Mrs. Abernathy receives money from whom for her son, but it is not enough?