1. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?
(a) Maybeth is not learning to read using that method.
(b) Maybeth deserves less study time, more time for herself.
(c) Maybeth is a good student saddled with incompetent instructors.
(d) Maybeth is progressing at her own pace and will eventually catch up with others.

2. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?
(a) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.
(b) She is proud the children are showing some independence.
(c) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.
(d) She feels left out as a part of their daily routine.

3. What does James say about fitting in at the new school?
(a) New comers never quite fit in at middle school and high school.
(b) Teachers and principals make it easy for new comers to fit in.
(c) Dicey cares about fitting in, James does not care.
(d) James cares about fitting in, Dicey does not care.

4. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.
(b) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(c) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.
(d) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.

5. After lunch, what do Gram and Dicey conclude should be advice to Sammy about school?
(a) Dicey will tell Sammy he has to spend more time reading.
(b) Dicey will tell Sammy his attitude at school has to improve.
(c) Dicey will tell Sammy to loosen up and be himself, he does not have to be perfect.
(d) Dicey will tell Sammy he will soon have a tutor.