1. In Scene 6, how does Artie communicate with her daughter after seeing her?
(a) She breaks off all communication.
(b) She calls her to help her study spelling.
(c) She writes her letters once a week.
(d) She visits her once a month.

2. What is Dorothea's reaction to Artie's pregnancy?
(a) Dorothea is upset because she feels having a child would ruin Artie's chance at an education.
(b) Dorothea wants Artie to get married before the baby is born.
(c) Dorothea is disappointed that Artie is so young, but is excited about having a grandchild.
(d) Dorothea is thrilled and cannot wait until the baby is born.

3. When Artie comes to Echo's spelling bee, where does she sit?
(a) In the seat directly behind Dorothea.
(b) Far away from Dorothea so neither she nor Echo can see her.
(c) Right up front so she can cheer on Echo.
(d) In the seat next to Dorothea.

4. What is the difference between the little boy losing and Echo losing, from Echo's perspective?
(a) If the little boy won, Echo would finally get her family's sympathy.
(b) The little boy would lose the competition, while Echo would lose her home.
(c) The little boy would just lose, while Echo would fail to reunite her family.
(d) Echo would not have another chance at winning, but the little boy was younger and would have more opportunities.

5. How does Artie tell Echo about the National Spelling Bee?
(a) Over the phone.
(b) At Dorothea's house.
(c) She tells her about it over lunch at the deli.
(d) At the book fair.