1. As Dicey concludes talking with the man, what decision does she make?
(a) The man at the glass case is not easy to like.
(b) Liza would enjoy all the wood carvings in the shop.
(c) Dicey cannot spend the remainder of Gram's money.
(d) Liza is coming home with Dicey and Gram.

2. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches Sammy fill in at James' job?
(a) The process of holding on to a person is time consuming.
(b) Sammy is growing up too fast.
(c) Sammy has a light, pleasant spirit that attracts others to him.
(d) Sammy is actually too young to fill in for James properly.

3. What does James say about fitting in at the new school?
(a) James cares about fitting in, Dicey does not care.
(b) Dicey cares about fitting in, James does not care.
(c) Teachers and principals make it easy for new comers to fit in.
(d) New comers never quite fit in at middle school and high school.

4. What advice does Dicey sharply deliver to James about school and fitting in?
(a) School is a place where under-achievers pull down the achievers.
(b) School lasts only a few years.
(c) Worry concerning anything does not do any good.
(d) School exists to employ adults and boost adult egos.

5. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?
(a) They must go on welfare in order to make ends meet.
(b) Maryland County Trust Bureau wants to visit the family, possibly to provide funding.
(c) The insurance company has approved a cash settlement for the family.
(d) The insurance company has denied a cash settlement for the family.