1. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(b) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(c) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.
(d) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.

2. What tasks does Dicey do that she thinks will make a big difference in the store?
(a) Replace the burned out light bulbs in the display cases.
(b) Scrape old stickers from the windows and the entrance door.
(c) Dust the cobwebs from the ceiling and corners.
(d) Wash the shelves and each can on the shelves.

3. What is Millie's description when Dicey asks what Gram was like when young?
(a) Millie describes Gram as pert and outspoken with a sharp witty tongue.
(b) Millie describes Gram as rugged and self-reliant when a young teen.
(c) Millie describes Gram as weepy and overly emotional when a young teen.
(d) Millie describes Gram as extremely shy and painfully withdrawn as a child.

4. Why does Dicey not want Sammy to help with scraping the boat?
(a) Sammy is too easily distracted and careless.
(b) Sammy is too needy and will want to help every day.
(c) Dicey wants the time and the boat to herself, not to share.
(d) Dicey is the only person that knows how and she does not want to instruct.

5. What does the nun at day camp recommend concerning Maybeth's learning progress?
(a) She recommends Maybeth attend the local Catholic grade school.
(b) She recommends Maybeth spend more time among other girls.
(c) She recommends Maybeth spend more time around adults.
(d) She recommends Maybeth attend a school for the retarded.