1. What is Dicey's reaction when the children go to bed without saying goodnight to her?
(a) She is irritated at Gram for taking over supervision of the children.
(b) She is upset at being slighted by the children's behavior.
(c) She feels left out as a part of their daily routine.
(d) She is proud the children are showing some independence.

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

3. What thought occurs to Dicey when James shows the family Bible with the names of Gram's children written inside?
(a) Dicey thinks the list of names stirs melancholy and gloom.
(b) Dicey thinks her mother's name should be lined out.
(c) Dicey thinks the four kids names should be added to the Bible list.
(d) Dicey thinks the list of names provides mental comfort to Gram.

4. What is Gram's advice to Dicey as they conclude talking about Maybeth's note?
(a) Dicey needs to give Maybeth room to grow.
(b) Dicey has done a good job being responsible and should now take a rest.
(c) Dicey should not think so much about the other kids.
(d) Dicey is not old enough to truly understand responsibility.

5. What is Gram's suggestion to Dicey concerning the teacher note?
(a) Gram will ask the lawyer to contact the teacher.
(b) Maybeth will stay home from school the next day.
(c) Gram has already planned to go meet the teacher the next day.
(d) Gram will meet with the teacher at the end of term.