1. What is the subject matter in English class that Dicey finds boring?
(a) Character conflict in biographies.
(b) Recently published fiction books that have sold as Hollywood movie themes.
(c) Character conflict in fiction.
(d) Character development in fiction.

2. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?
(a) They must go on welfare in order to make ends meet.
(b) The insurance company has denied a cash settlement for the family.
(c) Maryland County Trust Bureau wants to visit the family, possibly to provide funding.
(d) The insurance company has approved a cash settlement for the family.

3. What is Dicey's response when Mina says she counted on Dicey not to be ordinary?
(a) Dicey tells her not to count on me for anything.
(b) Dicey tells Mina she does not want the apron she made, Mina can have it.
(c) Dicey tells her that she wants more than anything to be ordinary.
(d) Dicey tells her not to wait after class anymore.

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

5. What is James' first reaction to Maybeth's plight?
(a) He is angry at himself for not realizing how Maybeth's struggles are affecting her.
(b) He is pleased with himself that he is not as slow as Maybeth.
(c) He is irritated that Maybeth is not emotionally stronger.
(d) He is irritated at Gram for allowing Maybeth to slack.