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

2. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?
(a) Dicey offers to see the music teacher after school the next day.
(b) Write a return note stating Maybeth does the best she can.
(c) Write a return note suggesting Maybeth move to a different class.
(d) Ignore the request for a meeting.

3. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?
(a) Discard out-of-date goods.
(b) Wash the floor.
(c) Remove a damaged shelf.
(d) Empty the overflowing trash bin.

4. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(b) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(c) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.
(d) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.

5. What are Dicey's thoughts as she realizes the younger ones are getting along without her?
(a) She feels abandoned and resentful at being left out of their lives.
(b) She feels good about not having all the responsibility for the kids.
(c) She thinks James is growing too fast and is trying to take her rightful place.
(d) She resents Gram's easy manner in taking over the responsibility for the kids.