1. What are Gram's personal thoughts concerning the finances?
(a) She is unhappy about accepting public aid.
(b) She is pleasantly surprised at the amount of helpful money available for people.
(c) She resents the uncaring manners of the insurance companies.
(d) She is grateful for the kindly manners of insurance agents.

2. What is Gram's announcement concerning finances?
(a) The insurance company has approved a cash settlement for the family.
(b) Maryland County Trust Bureau wants to visit the family, possibly to provide funding.
(c) They must go on welfare in order to make ends meet.
(d) The insurance company has denied a cash settlement for the family.

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

4. What is Gram's advice to Dicey about life in general?
(a) Life can only be lived one day at a time.
(b) Life passes by much too quickly.
(c) Life is always easy if you smile and dream.
(d) Life is a hard business.

5. During lunch at the mall, what does Gram report was the teacher's review of Sammy?
(a) The teacher said Sammy may need a tutor to help him stay current.
(b) The teacher said Sammy is an angel, quiet and cooperative as can be.
(c) The teacher said Sammy is doing fine, right on course for grade level.
(d) The teacher said Sammy is disruptive and uncooperative.