1. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches James try to calm Maybeth?
(a) Dicey realizes James is not capable of understanding others.
(b) Dicey realizes James is an emotional bully.
(c) Dicey realizes James has uncommon sensitivity about failure.
(d) Part of holding on to a person was letting each do things their own way.

2. What is Dicey's reaction to Jeff's choice of song and lyrics he sings for her?
(a) Dicey laughs and quickly walks away.
(b) Dicey is silent, unmoved and indifferent.
(c) Dicey stifles back her tears.
(d) Dicey smiles brightly and embraces Jeff.

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

4. Dicey's essay should fail because it did not comply with what restriction according to Mr. Chappelle?
(a) The essay is too short in length for the assignment.
(b) The essay is supposed to be about a fictional character with conflicts.
(c) The essay is too long for the assignment.
(d) The essay is supposed to be about a real person the student knows.

5. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(b) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.
(c) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.
(d) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.