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

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

3. What is the subject of the meeting with Maybeth's music teacher?
(a) The music teacher thinks Maybeth needs remedial help.
(b) The music teacher thinks Maybeth is very talented.
(c) The music teacher thinks Maybeth does not try to succeed.
(d) The music teacher thinks Maybeth should withdraw from the music class.

4. What is Gram's matter of fact statement concerning the kids?
(a) Maybeth will be worse within one year.
(b) James probably will be better off within one year.
(c) Dicey should not concern herself about the kids.
(d) The family will proceed with the adoptions.

5. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of James?
(a) The teacher said James needs to spend more time reading.
(b) The teacher said James may need a tutor to help him stay current.
(c) The teacher said James' work has gone down since the start of the school year.
(d) The teacher said James is doing fine, right on course for grade level.