1. What is it about Will Hawkin's character that Dicey considers as the topic for her paper?
(a) He is a sad individual who hides behind the image of a fun-loving person.
(b) He keeps his two aspects of life separate, his friends and his work.
(c) He is essentially honest but tries to convey an image of shady dealer.
(d) He is essentially a shady person but tries to convey an image of honesty.

2. What does Dicey conclude about her own standing in her class?
(a) Wilhemina seems to be the only other person in the class as smart as Dicey.
(b) Not a one of her classmates is as smart as Dicey.
(c) All of her classmates seem to be smarter than Dicey.
(d) All of her classmates are advanced far beyond the level of Dicey's previous school.

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

4. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.
(b) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(c) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.
(d) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.

5. What do Gram and Dicey agree upon about Maybeth's word lists and study assignments?
(a) Maybeth is a good student saddled with incompetent instructors.
(b) Maybeth is progressing at her own pace and will eventually catch up with others.
(c) Maybeth deserves less study time, more time for herself.
(d) Maybeth is not learning to read using that method.