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 at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.
(c) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(d) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.

2. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.
(b) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(c) She gives Dicey her phone number.
(d) He gives Dicey his phone number.

3. Where is Dicey's part-time job?
(a) Car wash.
(b) A small grocery store.
(c) Pet store.
(d) Local public library.

4. While doing homework together, what does Dicey learn is troubling James about his classmates?
(a) His classmates are socially mean and overbearing toward James.
(b) His classmates are all smarter than James.
(c) His class mates are lazy underachievers with no direction.
(d) His classmates are smart, but not like him; he does not fit in.

5. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for English?
(a) There must be a mistake because she is one of the smartest in the class.
(b) English is an easy subject for her so she can do even better next semester.
(c) English is not an easy subject for her so take what she can get.
(d) The teacher has given Dicey a break because Dicey is new to the school.