1. What is Mr. Lingerle's surprise when they arrive at the airport?
(a) He gives Gram an envelope of money.
(b) He gives Dicey the book to read.
(c) He says he is going on the flight also.
(d) He says the tickets are free from his flyer account.

2. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(b) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.
(c) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(d) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.

3. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?
(a) He is essentially honest but tries to convey an image of shady dealer.
(b) He is a sad individual who hides behind the image of a fun-loving person.
(c) He keeps his two aspects of life separate, his friends and his work.
(d) He is essentially a shady person but tries to convey an image of honesty.

4. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?
(a) Life can only be lived one day at a time.
(b) Life passes by much too quickly.
(c) Life is a hard business.
(d) Life is always easy if you smile and dream.

5. What does the doctor say to Dicey that provokes her anger and grief?
(a) He tells her Momma is a poor role model that has not taken care of herself.
(b) He tells her Momma will not be feeling better for at least one year.
(c) He assures Dicey it is better for her mother to die.
(d) He tells her that Momma has an uncooperative personality.