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

2. Which parts of the home economics teacher's explanation capture Dicey's interest?
(a) Meal preparation for guests such as Mr. Lingerle.
(b) Sewing and repair of garments to save buying new.
(c) Wool knitting to make clothes for the kids.
(d) None, Dicey pays no attention and spends the time thinking about Sammy.

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

4. What is the factor that increases the boredom Dicey endures in English class?
(a) The immature responses her classmates come up with.
(b) The simplistic, silly explanations by the teacher.
(c) The standard fluff her classmates come up with.
(d) The almost total lack of responses from her classmates.

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