1. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(b) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.
(c) He gives Dicey his phone number.
(d) She gives Dicey her phone number.

2. What is Dicey thinking about as she lies relaxing under the tree?
(a) High school.
(b) The long previous summer of travel.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

3. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?
(a) School lasts only a few years.
(b) School exists to employ adults and boost adult egos.
(c) School is a place where under-achievers pull down the achievers.
(d) Worry concerning anything does not do any good.

4. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?
(a) Dicey thinks the list of names provides mental comfort to Gram.
(b) Dicey thinks the four kids names should be added to the Bible list.
(c) Dicey thinks the list of names stirs melancholy and gloom.
(d) Dicey thinks her mother's name should be lined out.

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