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

2. 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.

3. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?
(a) She is angry at Gram.
(b) She is happy to not have the responsibility.
(c) She resents the lawyer's presence in their lives.
(d) She thinks the school people are too intrusive.

4. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(b) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.
(c) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.
(d) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.

5. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) Maybeth is in danger of failing.
(b) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.
(c) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(d) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.