1. As they walk, what does Mina blurt out, then immediately regret?
(a) Mina tells Dicey people with emotional issues are weak.
(b) Mina says the townspeople are prejudiced.
(c) Mina tells Dicey the races do not mix well in this part of the state.
(d) Mina asks Dicey if the subject of the essay was Dicey's mother.

2. What is it that gives Dicey the feeling she is always off balance?
(a) Trying to follow the advice to hold on to people when she only has the two hands.
(b) James is growing up fast and strong to challenge Dicey at every turn.
(c) Balancing school, home chores and store work can be overwhelming.
(d) Maybeth's progress is always a distraction in Dicey's thoughts.

3. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Maybeth?
(a) The teacher said Maybeth's work has gone down since the start of the school year.
(b) The teacher said Maybeth may need a tutor to help her stay current.
(c) The teacher said Maybeth is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(d) The teacher said Maybeth is disruptive and uncooperative.

4. What is Gram's matter of fact statement concerning the kids?
(a) Maybeth will be worse within one year.
(b) Dicey should not concern herself about the kids.
(c) The family will proceed with the adoptions.
(d) James probably will be better off within one year.

5. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when Mina becomes defensive?
(a) Time passes faster than the past.
(b) Better to say nothing than to say a lie.
(c) Too many questions leads to too few answers.
(d) You cannot reach out with a clenched hand.