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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dave fantasize about as he lies in bed at night in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?
(a) A huge cheeseburger with all the fixings.
(b) A way out of the house.
(c) A huge chocolate cake.
(d) Running away.

2. What nickname does Dave's father use for him?
(a) Beanpole.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Big Guy.
(d) Sonny.

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

4. When Dave is called back to the office from his classroom in Chapter 1, The Rescue, who is there to see him?
(a) His mother and brothers.
(b) His mother and Mr. Hansen.
(c) A policeman, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Zeigler, and Miss Woods.
(d) His mother and father.

5. How does Dave's mother refer to him by in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?
(a) Davie.
(b) The brat.
(c) The boy.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave's father do when his mother decides Santa would not be coming to Dave?

2. What is the rare thing Dave's mother does when he finishes eating in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

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

4. Chapter 2, Good Times, who is in command of all family matters in Dave's household?

5. What is the name of Dave's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the condition of Dave's mother on a typical day in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

2. Summarize the punishment Dave's mother inflicts upon him while the family is vacationing at the Russian River, as described in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food.

3. Describe the types of inquiries Miss Moss starts to ask Dave in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food.

4. Describe what Dave's mother does one day when she is sick in Chapter 2, Good Times.

5. Summarize the tradition Dave's family follows to prepare for Halloween in Chapter 2, Good Times.

6. Explain why Dave is so anxious about finishing the dishes on time in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

7. Discuss why Dave does not mind having to run to school.

8. Describe the breakfasts Dave usually receives from his mother.

9. Explain why the Russian River is Dave's favorite vacation spot in Chapter 2, Good Times.

10. Describe the clothes Dave wears to school every day in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

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