1. What does Gram do when she overhears James and Dicey whispering about the family Bible?
(a) Gram seizes the Bible and returns it to the shelves.
(b) Gram smiles, sits quietly, and prays for many minutes.
(c) Gram weeps sadly and leaves the room.
(d) Gram adds the four kids names to the family Bible list.

2. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?
(a) She is incapable of planning the family's future.
(b) She is carrying around sorrow about possibly losing Momma forever.
(c) She realizes her teenage and young adult years ahead are very bleak.
(d) Maybeth is a weakling personality who will require constant assistance.

3. What is it about the changed circumstances that has brought each of the kids to insecurity and doubt?
(a) Courts, lawyers, schools and social workers cannot be totally trusted.
(b) Gram might be too weak and fragile to permanently handle their lives.
(c) The new hope that life is about to get a whole lot better.
(d) The four will likely have to split up because no one person can handle all 4.

4. What is the outcome of the meeting with the music teacher concerning Maybeth?
(a) Maybeth will acquire a different book and try harder.
(b) Maybeth will undertake remedial work in order to catch up with the class.
(c) No changes will be made until after Dicey talks with the teacher.
(d) He wants to give her weekly private lessons.

5. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?
(a) They must go on welfare in order to make ends meet.
(b) Maryland County Trust Bureau wants to visit the family, possibly to provide funding.
(c) The insurance company has approved a cash settlement for the family.
(d) The insurance company has denied a cash settlement for the family.