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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Accident.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dave's mother start to cry on Christmas Day in Chapter 2, Good Times?
(a) She misses her mother.
(b) She burned her hand on the oven.
(c) She is sad that Christmas is almost over.
(d) She is so happy to have a real family.

2. What does Dave decide to do when he realizes that he finally beat his mother in Chapter 3, Bad Boy?
(a) He will ask his father to take him away.
(b) He will beg his mother to leave him alone.
(c) He will run away.
(d) He will use any tactic to survive.

3. How does Dave feel about telling the story of his injuries in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) He is afraid that he will be blamed.
(b) He wants to get his mother arrested.
(c) He is reluctant to talk.
(d) He wants to tell everyone what happened.

4. How does Dave's mother surprise him after he finishes washing the dishes in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) She tells him she is proud of him.
(b) She gives him a kiss on the forehead.
(c) She allows him to eat the milk and cereal leftover in his brother's bowl.
(d) She tells him he did a good job with the dishes.

5. Where do Dave and his family usually go for summer vacations in Chapter 2, Good Times?
(a) Portola or Memorial Park.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) The Sierras.
(d) San Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dave want to finish washing the dishes as quickly as possible in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

2. Where does Dave's family live in Chapter 2, Good Times?

3. What is Dave's punishment if he looks at one of his brothers?

4. During the good years, when do the holidays begin for Dave's family?

5. What does Dave's mother tell him to do when he regains consciousness in Chapter 5, The Accident?

(see the answer key)

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