1. What is Maybeth able to do at school that Dicey is determined not to do?
(a) Maybeth develops a respect for teachers that Dicey cannot seem to do.
(b) Maybeth sits and reads for hours at the school library.
(c) Maybeth works harder than every other student in her class.
(d) Maybeth is making friends at school.

2. What does Dicey think is the most important aspect of an essay?
(a) The teacher notes because that gives all the clues on how to improve a grade.
(b) The comments about punctuation because it always counts on the next essay.
(c) The grade is the only important part.
(d) Topic sentences that give each part meaning to the whole.

3. What is the class reaction when Mr. Chappelle concludes reading Dicey's essay?
(a) Laughter and comments of praise.
(b) No one seems to be paying attention.
(c) Impatience about getting all the essays passed out.
(d) Uncomfortable silence followed by random speaking out.

4. What is it that gives Dicey the feeling she is always off balance?
(a) Balancing school, home chores and store work can be overwhelming.
(b) Maybeth's progress is always a distraction in Dicey's thoughts.
(c) James is growing up fast and strong to challenge Dicey at every turn.
(d) Trying to follow the advice to hold on to people when she only has the two hands.

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