1. What advice from Gram does Dicey recall when she gets irritated with James?
(a) Gram says you have to hold on to people you love or they can slip away.
(b) Gram says never tell a person the hurtful truth.
(c) Gram says always tell people exactly what you think about them.
(d) Gram says never speak in anger, always wait one full day.

2. What is the teacher's reaction to Dicey's meal planning effort?
(a) The teacher ignores Dicey's response and changes the subject.
(b) The teacher smiles and commends Dicey for good effort.
(c) The teacher becomes upset with her when she thinks Dicey is fooling around.
(d) The teacher uses Dicey's response as an example of improved skills.

3. What does Dicey like to do for solitary relaxation each afternoon?
(a) She likes to nap in the tall grass behind the barn.
(b) She looks forward to working on the boat alone each afternoon.
(c) She likes to sit on the hill overlooking the bay.
(d) She likes to sit in Gram's wooden rocker on the porch.

4. As they walk their bikes slowly, what idea does Mina suggest to Dicey?
(a) She wants to get to know James because she heard he is supposedly intelligent.
(b) Sammy might have an emotional imbalance causing him to be combative.
(c) Sammy may be getting in to fights because people say Gram is an odd person.
(d) She wants to get to know Maybeth because Mina wants a singing partner.

5. What are Dicey's thoughts about her grade for home ec?
(a) The next semester was probably going to be easier material.
(b) She did not try hard, but had attended all the classes and did the work requested.
(c) The next semester was certainly going to be harder material.
(d) The teacher has given Dicey a break because Dicey is new to the school.