1. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for English?
(a) English is not an easy subject for her so take what she can get.
(b) There must be a mistake because she is one of the smartest in the class.
(c) English is an easy subject for her so she can do even better next semester.
(d) The teacher has given Dicey a break because Dicey is new to the school.

2. How does the home ec teacher explain the importance of the course?
(a) The local business community demands students be knowledgeable about the topics.
(b) The course is mandatory to pass along to the next grade level.
(c) Skills are taught that the girls owe it to themselves to know.
(d) The local business community donates the supplies to help the students in town.

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

4. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.
(b) Character development in fiction.
(c) Character conflict in fiction.
(d) Character conflict in biographies.

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