1. What has Gram planned for the Saturday after Halloween?
(a) A family visit to town after Dicey's work at the store.
(b) Some of the kids' classmates can come to the farm in the afternoon.
(c) A day to take size measurements so Gram can make winter clothes for the kids.
(d) A shopping trip and discussion with Dicey about the teacher conferences.

2. What is the common thread in the kids' background that seems to stifle true joy of life?
(a) They have always been poor and looked down upon.
(b) Serious physical and mental illness is hereditary in the family.
(c) Hardships and loneliness are constant facts of their daily existence.
(d) Their comfortable former life in Massachusetts can never be recaptured.

3. Who is the person Gram and Dicey decide to talk with about Maybeth's school progress?
(a) Mr Chappelle.
(b) Millie.
(c) James.
(d) Mr. Lingerle.

4. What thought occurs to Dicey as she watches James try to calm Maybeth?
(a) Dicey realizes James is not capable of understanding others.
(b) Dicey realizes James is an emotional bully.
(c) Part of holding on to a person was letting each do things their own way.
(d) Dicey realizes James has uncommon sensitivity about failure.

5. What does Dicey's new friend say that indicates a true friendship is possible?
(a) Tells Dicey to call her Mina, the name her friends call her.
(b) He gives Dicey his phone number.
(c) Tells Dicey to call her Mandy, the name her friends call her.
(d) She gives Dicey her phone number.