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

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

3. What game is Sammy playing when he tries to bend the rules?
(a) Monopoly.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Scrabble.
(d) Parcheesi.

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

5. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?
(a) Dicey thinks her mother's name should be lined out.
(b) Dicey thinks the list of names stirs melancholy and gloom.
(c) Dicey thinks the list of names provides mental comfort to Gram.
(d) Dicey thinks the four kids names should be added to the Bible list.