1. What does Dicey go and do immediately after the conversation with Gram?
(a) She sits for two hours in her room thinking about Momma.
(b) She calls Mina and thanks her for the support in class that day.
(c) She goes for a short walk in the salt marsh flats.
(d) She awakens James and tells him about the conversation.

2. While doing homework together, what does Dicey learn is troubling James about his classmates?
(a) His class mates are lazy underachievers with no direction.
(b) His classmates are smart, but not like him; he does not fit in.
(c) His classmates are all smarter than James.
(d) His classmates are socially mean and overbearing toward James.

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

4. What specific words in the song Dicey hears cause her to stop and concentrate for the meaning?
(a) A coat of many colors.
(b) All such days are done.
(c) Cannot find the ways
(d) Time to start anew

5. 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 looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(c) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.
(d) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.