1. What is Dicey's thought about her own paper and James' paper about Pilgrims?
(a) She can organize her thoughts and her writing better than James can organize his.
(b) James usually misses the point about life happenings.
(c) James has a good mind but has trouble putting thoughts on paper.
(d) James is just too smart for her to keep up with.

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

3. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(b) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.
(c) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.
(d) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.

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 proud the children are showing some independence.
(d) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.

5. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Scraping and painting.
(b) Separating and cleaning moving parts.
(c) Polishing and shining.
(d) Cutting and shaping.