1. What is the big change Dicey sees in herself since she and Gram left Maryland?
(a) Dicey senses she is drawing away from Gram in most ways.
(b) Dicey senses she is stronger than Gram and will have to lead the way.
(c) Dicey allows Gram to take control despite her need to always be responsible.
(d) Dicey realizes she is now very much like Gram.

2. What is Dicey's reply to Jeff's surprise question?
(a) Dicey says she is too young to get a regular job.
(b) Dicey says Maybeth is too young to leave the farm regularly.
(c) Dicey says she is too young to be going to dances.
(d) Dicey says she is too young to have regular Saturday visitors.

3. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Sammy?
(a) The teacher said Sammy is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(b) The teacher said Sammy is disruptive and uncooperative.
(c) The teacher said Sammy may need a tutor to help him stay current.
(d) The teacher said Sammy is an angel, quiet and cooperative as can be.

4. What has Gram planned for the Saturday after Halloween?
(a) Some of the kids' classmates can come to the farm in the afternoon.
(b) A shopping trip and discussion with Dicey about the teacher conferences.
(c) A day to take size measurements so Gram can make winter clothes for the kids.
(d) A family visit to town after Dicey's work at the store.

5. What is the first thing Gram announces when she finishes reading the letter?
(a) Gram says long letters always bring the best news.
(b) Gram says she wants a cup of tea.
(c) Gram says life brings the unexpected.
(d) Gram says long letters always bring the worst news.