1. What is Dicey's thought about her own paper and James' paper about Pilgrims?
(a) James is just too smart for her to keep up with.
(b) She can organize her thoughts and her writing better than James can organize his.
(c) James has a good mind but has trouble putting thoughts on paper.
(d) James usually misses the point about life happenings.

2. What is Gram's reaction to all the paperwork about welfare assistance?
(a) She finds the papers complicated and tells Dicey she needs her help.
(b) She refuses to respond to the personal questions.
(c) She intentionally omits much detail.
(d) She cannot do it so gives it all back to the lawyer.

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

4. What is the outcome of the meeting with the music teacher concerning Maybeth?
(a) He wants to give her weekly private lessons.
(b) No changes will be made until after Dicey talks with the teacher.
(c) Maybeth will undertake remedial work in order to catch up with the class.
(d) Maybeth will acquire a different book and try harder.

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