1. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(b) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.
(c) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.
(d) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.

2. What items do Gram and Dicey purchase on their trip to the mall?
(a) They buy pairs of winter gloves for the kids and Gram.
(b) They buy winter boots for the kids and Gram.
(c) They buy wool blankets for the beds.
(d) They buy jeans and yarn for sweaters for the kids.

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

4. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?
(a) Ignore the request for a meeting.
(b) Write a return note stating Maybeth does the best she can.
(c) Write a return note suggesting Maybeth move to a different class.
(d) Dicey offers to see the music teacher after school the next day.

5. What does Dicey think is the most important aspect of an essay?
(a) The grade is the only important part.
(b) Topic sentences that give each part meaning to the whole.
(c) The teacher notes because that gives all the clues on how to improve a grade.
(d) The comments about punctuation because it always counts on the next essay.