1. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Maybeth?
(a) The teacher said Maybeth is disruptive and uncooperative.
(b) The teacher said Maybeth may need a tutor to help her stay current.
(c) The teacher said Maybeth is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(d) The teacher said Maybeth's work has gone down since the start of the school year.

2. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?
(a) They have always been poor and looked down upon.
(b) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.
(c) Their comfortable former life in Massachusetts can never be recaptured.
(d) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.

3. Who is the real life person that Mina chose to write about for her essay?
(a) Mina's father.
(b) Mina.
(c) Mrs. Tieds.
(d) Mr. Tillerman.

4. What is Dicey's suggestion to Gram concerning the teacher note?
(a) Dicey offers to see the music teacher after school the next day.
(b) Write a return note suggesting Maybeth move to a different class.
(c) Ignore the request for a meeting.
(d) Write a return note stating Maybeth does the best she can.

5. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Dicey's essay?
(a) Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.
(b) Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.
(c) No one seems to be paying attention.
(d) Laughter and comments of praise.