1. What are Dicey's thoughts as she realizes the younger ones are getting along without her?
(a) She feels abandoned and resentful at being left out of their lives.
(b) She feels good about not having all the responsibility for the kids.
(c) She thinks James is growing too fast and is trying to take her rightful place.
(d) She resents Gram's easy manner in taking over the responsibility for the kids.

2. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(b) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.
(c) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.
(d) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.

3. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Polishing and shining.
(b) Cutting and shaping.
(c) Separating and cleaning moving parts.
(d) Scraping and painting.

4. What is it that distracts Dicey as she hurries from the school to the bike rack?
(a) Dicey notices a boy and a girl from a higher grade kissing behind the school.
(b) Dicey imagines Gram sitting on the wall staring at the sky.
(c) Dicey notices a group of town girls and boys huddled together behind the school.
(d) Dicey sees a boy playing a guitar on a wall behind the school.

5. What is Dicey's assessment of her new school and classes?
(a) School day is a whirl of thinking and doing.
(b) School day is long, slow, and boring
(c) School is a fun filled, safe haven from the real world.
(d) School day is a series of posturing, posing, and pretending.