1. What is it about the history paper James writes that is different than the usual?
(a) James details the reasons why each Pilgrim chose to come to America.
(b) James researched the weather patterns that existed during the Pilgrim voyage.
(c) James details the personal wealth of some of the leaders on the voyage.
(d) James focuses only on the children aboard the Pilgrim voyage.

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

3. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?
(a) The family of a friend of James has offered to allow him to live there
(b) James has found a job for himself delivering newspapers.
(c) He is totally unhappy with his life because he does not fit in at school.
(d) James intends to quit school and get a regular job to help with the finances.

4. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?
(a) She feels left out as a part of their daily routine.
(b) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.
(c) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.
(d) She is proud the children are showing some independence.

5. What additional task does Dicey take on at the store when Millie struggles?
(a) Dicey will close the store in the evenings after dinner.
(b) Dicey volunteers to do the ordering since Millie has difficulty reading.
(c) Dicey will open the store in the mornings before school.
(d) Dicey will make a few home deliveries on her route home after work.