1. What additional task does Dicey take on at the store when Millie struggles?
(a) Dicey will open the store in the mornings before school.
(b) Dicey will close the store in the evenings after dinner.
(c) Dicey will make a few home deliveries on her route home after work.
(d) Dicey volunteers to do the ordering since Millie has difficulty reading.

2. What is the outcome of the meeting with the music teacher concerning Maybeth?
(a) Maybeth will undertake remedial work in order to catch up with the class.
(b) No changes will be made until after Dicey talks with the teacher.
(c) Maybeth will acquire a different book and try harder.
(d) He wants to give her weekly private lessons.

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 the four kids names should be added to the Bible list.
(c) Dicey thinks the list of names provides mental comfort to Gram.
(d) Dicey thinks her mother's name should be lined out.

4. What is Mr. Lingerle's mood after staying with the kids all day Saturday?
(a) He is irritated with James and angry with Sammy.
(b) He is tired and hurries to take his leave.
(c) He is disappointed with Maybeth.
(d) He stays for dinner and relaxes with the family after dinner.

5. Why does Dicey not want Sammy to help with scraping the boat?
(a) Dicey wants the time and the boat to herself, not to share.
(b) Sammy is too easily distracted and careless.
(c) Sammy is too needy and will want to help every day.
(d) Dicey is the only person that knows how and she does not want to instruct.