1. What is a comforting thought to Dicey as they sit at the table in the evening?
(a) Gram seems to be getting used to having them at her farm.
(b) Current troubles of each will pass, the most important thing is they are together.
(c) Life at the farm is better than in Massachusetts.
(d) Gram adopting all four will mean they can stay together.

2. What does Millie do in an expert manner that Dicey finds interesting to observe?
(a) Cut up a side of beef.
(b) Arrange the cold cuts in the deli case.
(c) Carve designs in the cheese on display.
(d) Recite from memory the sizes and quantities for re-order.

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

4. After some discussion among James, Gram, Mr. Lingerle and Dicey, what is the plan agreed upon for Maybeth.
(a) Maybeth needs more word lists to work on.
(b) Mr. Lingerle will go to the library to do some research.
(c) James will go to the library to do some research.
(d) Maybeth needs more difficult word lists in order to progress.

5. As Dicey lies on the dock staring at stars, what does she conclude is making her edgy?
(a) She is incapable of planning the family's future.
(b) She realizes her teenage and young adult years ahead are very bleak.
(c) She is carrying around sorrow about possibly losing Momma forever.
(d) Maybeth is a weakling personality who will require constant assistance.