2. Why does Dreenie's mother think Natalie's health may be improving?
(a) Because she is able to talk.
(b) Because she is attending school.
(c) Because she is no longer on a ventilator.
(d) Because she can sometimes walk.

3. Who is Mr. Palmer?
(a) The landlord.
(b) The beat cop.
(c) The doorman.
(d) The janitor.

4. What does Dreenie think about Tuli staying for dinner?
(a) She is indifferent.
(b) She has not expressed an opinion.
(c) She doesn not want her to.
(d) She would love her to.

5. What does Dreenie's mother think is a poor reason for excluding Bluish as a friend?
(a) Because Bluish comes from a really wealthy family.
(b) Because Bluish is so smart.
(c) Appearance.
(d) Because Bluish comes from a really poor family.

6. What is Natalie allowed to bring to school?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A goldfish.
(c) An electric throw.
(d) A heart monitor.

7. When does Tuli use this catch-phrase?
(a) When someone asks her an embarrassing question.
(b) When she does not want to speak to someone.
(c) When she can't remember the word she wants.
(d) All the time.

8. Why is Dreenie worried about the grandmother?
(a) Tuli cooks for both of them.
(b) The grandmother is in the hospital.
(c) The grandmother is bed bound.
(d) Willie cooks for both of them.

9. What happens when Tuli gets home late?
(a) She gets whipped.
(b) Her younger siblings are left alone.
(c) Her mother is late to work.
(d) Tuli's grandmother eats late.

10. In what grade is Willie?
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Kindergarten.
(d) Tenth.

11. Why does Dreenie hang around with Tuli?
(a) Dreenie is new to the school and Tuli is the only friend she has so far.
(b) Willie likes Tuli.
(c) Dreenie's mother makes her do so.
(d) Dreenie feels sorry for Tuli.

12. How is Tuli acting?
(a) Sad.
(b) Gregarious.
(c) Moody.
(d) Unhappy.

13. Why does Dreenie use the clothes dryer?
(a) To dry an iron-transfer that got wet.
(b) To dry Tuli's wet clothing.
(c) To dry the tablecloth when Willie spills water on it.
(d) To dry her shoes.

14. What does Dreenie think Tuli is hiding?
(a) Her insecurity.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sadness.

15. Why does Tuli accept Dreenie's invitation?
(a) She does not see Dreenie, so does not know of the invitation.
(b) Tuli knows Natalie will be there with her puppy.
(c) Tuli loves to go to Dreenie's house.
(d) Tuli's mother told her she had to.