1. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?
(a) The music teacher thinks Maybeth does not try to succeed.
(b) The music teacher thinks Maybeth needs remedial help.
(c) The music teacher thinks Maybeth is very talented.
(d) The music teacher thinks Maybeth should withdraw from the music class.

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

3. What does Gram tell Dicey to do with the money she hands to her?
(a) Go Christmas shopping for the kids.
(b) Go put this in Liza's account.
(c) Go get decent take out food for Gram, Liza and herself.
(d) Go buy Liza new winter boots.

4. What is it that gives Dicey the feeling she is always off balance?
(a) Maybeth's progress is always a distraction in Dicey's thoughts.
(b) Trying to follow the advice to hold on to people when she only has the two hands.
(c) James is growing up fast and strong to challenge Dicey at every turn.
(d) Balancing school, home chores and store work can be overwhelming.

5. What is the big change Dicey sees in herself since she and Gram left Maryland?
(a) Dicey senses she is stronger than Gram and will have to lead the way.
(b) Dicey realizes she is now very much like Gram.
(c) Dicey senses she is drawing away from Gram in most ways.
(d) Dicey allows Gram to take control despite her need to always be responsible.