1. Why does Dicey not want Sammy to help with scraping the boat?
(a) Dicey wants the time and the boat to herself, not to share.
(b) Dicey is the only person that knows how and she does not want to instruct.
(c) Sammy is too easily distracted and careless.
(d) Sammy is too needy and will want to help every day.

2. What is Gram's reaction to all the paperwork about welfare assistance?
(a) She intentionally omits much detail.
(b) She cannot do it so gives it all back to the lawyer.
(c) She refuses to respond to the personal questions.
(d) She finds the papers complicated and tells Dicey she needs her help.

3. What is it about Gram that Dicey realizes when she notices how Gram reacts to Maybeth's lateness?
(a) Gram does not have a plan or know how to cope with life.
(b) Gram is now made vulnerable to the world as a result of taking in the children.
(c) Gram seems to be growing stronger and more determined every day.
(d) Gram actually resents the responsibility thrust upon her.

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

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