1. What is Gram's reaction to the offer of a ride to town for her and Dicey?
(a) Gram smiles and gratefully accepts the offer.
(b) Gram becomes a little weepy and sniffles because of the kindness.
(c) Gram is not pleased because she does not like to be helped.
(d) Gram declines the offer and insists the boat will do fine.

2. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.
(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 on the hill overlooking the bay.

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

4. What is Gram's announcement that pleases the children?
(a) Their father is living nearby in New York.
(b) The four children will not have to separate.
(c) The children are moving to Boston to be close to mother.
(d) Gram intends to legally adopt the children.

5. What is Dicey's reaction to Jeff's choice of song and lyrics he sings for her?
(a) Dicey smiles brightly and embraces Jeff.
(b) Dicey laughs and quickly walks away.
(c) Dicey stifles back her tears.
(d) Dicey is silent, unmoved and indifferent.