1. What is James' announcement that surprises Dicey and Gram?
(a) The family of a friend of James has offered to allow him to live there
(b) James has found a job for himself delivering newspapers.
(c) James intends to quit school and get a regular job to help with the finances.
(d) He is totally unhappy with his life because he does not fit in at school.

2. What does James say that reminds Dicey the worst of letting go is false hope?
(a) James says Momma told him to hold the family together.
(b) James says Momma really died to the world the previous summer.
(c) James says Momma had planned to return to Cape Cod.
(d) James says Momma always knew that she would not live a long life.

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

4. What sort of chore work does Dicey welcome to keep her focused on her project?
(a) Separating and cleaning moving parts.
(b) Cutting and shaping.
(c) Scraping and painting.
(d) Polishing and shining.

5. What does Gram explain about the urns after agreeing the wood box is nice ?
(a) Gram thinks an urn matches Liza's life choices.
(b) Gram thinks an urn is more practical for open display.
(c) Gram thinks the urns are a better, less expensive option.
(d) Gram says she is defeated and about to give up and make poor choices.