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

2. When Sammy says Dicey never gets in trouble, what does Dicey say about her troubles.
(a) Dicey says only other people can cause a person troubles.
(b) Dicey does not mind any troubles she has that she makes for herself.
(c) Dicey says although it does not show, troubles make her very nervous.
(d) Dicey says troubles are only a rocky road to better things.

3. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?
(a) Maybeth has demonstrated ability to learn music, melodies and song words.
(b) Maybeth knows she needs to improve and is determined to do so.
(c) Maybeth quietly understands her sister and brothers.
(d) Maybeth usually struggles, but somehow always manages to keep up.

4. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?
(a) Dicey should not think so much about the other kids.
(b) Dicey is not old enough to truly understand responsibility.
(c) Dicey needs to give Maybeth room to grow.
(d) Dicey has done a good job being responsible and should now take a rest.

5. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?
(a) Gram does not have a plan or know how to cope with life.
(b) Gram actually resents the responsibility thrust upon her.
(c) Gram seems to be growing stronger and more determined every day.
(d) Gram is now made vulnerable to the world as a result of taking in the children.