1. Why does Dicey return to the motel alone without Gram?
(a) They need time away from each other.
(b) Dicey is tired from the day's activity and cannot stay awake.
(c) Gram has been invited to dinner by Mrs. Preston.
(d) Gram spends the night sitting up with Momma.

2. What does Dicey think about Mina trying to be friendly?
(a) Maybe others will follow the example set by Mina.
(b) The more a person knows about her, they have a kind of hold on her.
(c) Mina has too many friends to care anything about Dicey.
(d) Mina is not a worthy person.

3. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Character conflict in biographies.
(b) Character conflict in fiction.
(c) Character development in fiction.
(d) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.

4. What are Dicey's thoughts as she realizes the younger ones are getting along without her?
(a) She feels good about not having all the responsibility for the kids.
(b) She feels abandoned and resentful at being left out of their lives.
(c) She thinks James is growing too fast and is trying to take her rightful place.
(d) She resents Gram's easy manner in taking over the responsibility for the kids.

5. What is Gram's advice to Dicey when they meet and hug in the morning?
(a) Dicey has to learn to let go.
(b) Dicey has to learn to care about others.
(c) Dicey has to learn to be less emotional.
(d) Dicey has to learn to provide for herself.