1. What does Dicey think is the most important aspect of an essay?
(a) Topic sentences that give each part meaning to the whole.
(b) The grade is the only important part.
(c) The comments about punctuation because it always counts on the next essay.
(d) The teacher notes because that gives all the clues on how to improve a grade.

2. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?
(a) James has found a job for himself delivering newspapers.
(b) The family of a friend of James has offered to allow him to live there
(c) He is totally unhappy with his life because he does not fit in at school.
(d) James intends to quit school and get a regular job to help with the finances.

3. What does Gram announce at dinner on Halloween that pleases everyone at the table?
(a) Gram says she has baked a surprise Halloween cake.
(b) Gram says the welfare people have sent extra money to celebrate Halloween.
(c) Gram states she is delighted to have the children these past several weeks.
(d) Gram states she believes in closing the book on things.

4. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?
(a) School is a place where under-achievers pull down the achievers.
(b) School lasts only a few years.
(c) School exists to employ adults and boost adult egos.
(d) Worry concerning anything does not do any good.

5. What is Dicey's reaction to the fact she might not need to meet with the teacher?
(a) She is happy to not have the responsibility.
(b) She thinks the school people are too intrusive.
(c) She resents the lawyer's presence in their lives.
(d) She is angry at Gram.