1. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when she gets irritated with James?
(a) Gram says never speak in anger, always wait one full day.
(b) Gram says never tell a person the hurtful truth.
(c) Gram says you have to hold on to people you love or they can slip away.
(d) Gram says always tell people exactly what you think about them.

2. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(b) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.
(c) She gives Dicey her phone number.
(d) He gives Dicey his phone number.

3. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(b) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.
(c) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(d) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.

4. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?
(a) She feels left out as a part of their daily routine.
(b) She is proud the children are showing some independence.
(c) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.
(d) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.

5. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?
(a) Maybeth usually struggles, but somehow always manages to keep up.
(b) Maybeth quietly understands her sister and brothers.
(c) Maybeth has demonstrated ability to learn music, melodies and song words.
(d) Maybeth knows she needs to improve and is determined to do so.