1. What does James think might be the root of Maybeth's reading troubles?
(a) Lack of imagination to visualize what is read.
(b) Emotional troubles that blocked early learning skills.
(c) Self-induced stress created by fear of failure.
(d) Inability to relate to the material that is read.

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

3. What does the group do after Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) All agree to play board games in the living room.
(b) Each picks a comfortable spot in the living room and all nap a while.
(c) All take a walk together through the marsh down to the bay.
(d) Each picks a comfortable spot in the living room and tells stories.

4. What does Dicey do at the store on the first work Saturday that seems to make a big difference?
(a) Remove a damaged shelf.
(b) Discard out-of-date goods.
(c) Wash the floor.
(d) Empty the overflowing trash bin.

5. How does the home ec teacher explain the importance of the course?
(a) The course is mandatory to pass along to the next grade level.
(b) The local business community demands students be knowledgeable about the topics.
(c) The local business community donates the supplies to help the students in town.
(d) Skills are taught that the girls owe it to themselves to know.