1. When Mina and Dicey talk about plans for a personal future, what are Dicey's plans?
(a) She plans to maybe own a small store similar to Millie's.
(b) She has not made plans; she has only lived day to day.
(c) She plans to be a school teacher in Massachusetts.
(d) She plans to stay in the town, maybe take over Gram's farm.

2. What happens that distracts and causes James to forget his promise about Maybeth?
(a) James develops a lasting cold from the foul weather endured during deliveries.
(b) James makes a new friend, one who invites him to sleep over.
(c) James visits the library and chooses a dozen fiction books for himself to read.
(d) James injures his ankle while making his deliveries.

3. While they ride on the train, what does Gram explain to Dicey about the Tillerman legacy?
(a) The Tillermans are isolated loners unable to adapt.
(b) The Tillermans do not know how to hold on in the trials of life.
(c) The Tillermans do not know how to let go in the trials of life.
(d) The Tillermans' have brave spirits but not brave hearts, except for Momma.

4. What does Gram do that finally pulls them together as a family?
(a) Gram signs the papers closing Momma's affairs.
(b) Gram tells them about when the property was an active farm.
(c) Gram gets photo albums and tells stories about her children and family.
(d) Gram hugs each of them and they sing her favorite songs from the past.

5. What is Dicey's reaction when Jeff comes in to the market?
(a) Dicey intentionally stands where Jeff does not see her.
(b) Dicey goes to the back room to avoid talking to Jeff.
(c) Dicey is smiling and happy to see Jeff.
(d) Dicey is unresponsive to Jeff's attempt at friendly conversation.