2. Why does Charles say he never told Meg how serious Molly's condition is?
(a) Molly askes him not to.
(b) He doesn't want to worry her.
(c) He is hoping the doctors were wrong.
(d) Meg seems to not want to hear it.

3. Who tells Molly to take a break with helping Maria?
(a) Will.
(b) Ben.
(c) Maria.
(d) Meg.

4. Who talks Maria into getting married somewhere she hadn't planned?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her mother.

5. Why does Charles say Molly has no chance for survival?
(a) She loses too much blood.
(b) She isn't responding to medication.
(c) She is too young.
(d) She has lost hope.

6. What does Clarice call Maria and Ben?
(a) Hippies.
(b) Dead beets.
(c) Children.
(d) Heathens.

7. How much weight does Meg tell Maria Molly has gained since coming home from the hospital?
(a) 5 pounds.
(b) 10 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 1 pound.

8. Where does someone talk Maria into getting married?
(a) A desert.
(b) A church.
(c) An island.
(d) A field.

9. Why don't Meg's parents let her visit Molly in the hospital?
(a) She has to take care of the farm.
(b) She has homework to do.
(c) She could get infected.
(d) She is too young.

10. What does Meg notice her parents do less when Molly comes home from the hospital?
(a) Read.
(b) Talk.
(c) Smile.
(d) Eat.

11. Who is the first non-family member to hold Maria's baby?
(a) Will.
(b) Charles.
(c) Meg.
(d) Lydia.

12. Why is Meg angry about Molly getting sick?
(a) She thinks Molly knew and didn't say anything.
(b) She thinks it should have been her.
(c) She thinks the doctors are wrong.
(d) She thinks her parents should have acted sooner.

13. What time does Ben call to announce Maria is in labor?
(a) 3:00 am.
(b) 5:00 pm.
(c) 3:00 pm.
(d) 5:00 am.

14. What day does Ben call to announce Maria is in labor?
(a) August 13th.
(b) August 23rd.
(c) August 3rd.
(d) August 30th.

15. What does Will make up when he takes Molly and Meg to see Ben and Maria?
(a) Stories of trees.
(b) Facts about clouds.
(c) Treatment options for depression.
(d) Names for flowers.