1. What recent find in the barn distracts Dicey's thoughts toward a daydream?
(a) A small sailboat.
(b) An old pickup truck.
(c) A leather horse saddle.
(d) An old hunting rifle.

2. What has Gram planned for the Saturday after Halloween?
(a) Some of the kids' classmates can come to the farm in the afternoon.
(b) A family visit to town after Dicey's work at the store.
(c) A day to take size measurements so Gram can make winter clothes for the kids.
(d) A shopping trip and discussion with Dicey about the teacher conferences.

3. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?
(a) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.
(b) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.
(c) They have always been poor and looked down upon.
(d) Their comfortable former life in Massachusetts can never be recaptured.

4. What is the message in the note from Maybeth's teacher?
(a) The note requests a meeting the afternoon of the next day.
(b) Maybeth's classroom conduct is out of control.
(c) Maybeth is in danger of failing.
(d) Maybeth has been insulting to the teacher.

5. What is Gram's reaction to the offer of a ride to town for her and Dicey?
(a) Gram smiles and gratefully accepts the offer.
(b) Gram becomes a little weepy and sniffles because of the kindness.
(c) Gram declines the offer and insists the boat will do fine.
(d) Gram is not pleased because she does not like to be helped.