1. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for English?
(a) The teacher has given Dicey a break because Dicey is new to the school.
(b) English is not an easy subject for her so take what she can get.
(c) There must be a mistake because she is one of the smartest in the class.
(d) English is an easy subject for her so she can do even better next semester.

2. What makes Dicey doubt that Maybeth might be retarded?
(a) Maybeth usually struggles, but somehow always manages to keep up.
(b) Maybeth has demonstrated ability to learn music, melodies and song words.
(c) Maybeth quietly understands her sister and brothers.
(d) Maybeth knows she needs to improve and is determined to do so.

3. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?
(a) Gram will meet with the teacher at the end of term.
(b) Gram has already planned to go meet the teacher the next day.
(c) Gram will ask the lawyer to contact the teacher.
(d) Maybeth will stay home from school the next day.

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

5. What is Dicey's assessment of her new school and classes?
(a) School day is long, slow, and boring
(b) School is a fun filled, safe haven from the real world.
(c) School day is a whirl of thinking and doing.
(d) School day is a series of posturing, posing, and pretending.