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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. Why does David ration his prayers to God?
(a) He doesn't want God to ask him for things.
(b) He doesn't want God to think he is greedy.
(c) He doesn't want God to dislike him.
(d) He doesn't want God to be overwhelmed.

2. What does David do to rid himself of the bad feelings the boy causes?
(a) Washes himself thoroughly.
(b) Stares at the sky.
(c) Writes a poem.
(d) Sings a song.

3. What does the drink David finds help him do?
(a) Throw up.
(b) Dream.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Eat.

4. What has David never seen, in relation to himself?
(a) His mother.
(b) His own reflection.
(c) His father.
(d) His family tree.

5. What does David use to cross the ravine?
(a) A wooden plank.
(b) A strong branch.
(c) A metal bridge.
(d) He jumps over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't David eat much at dinner?

2. What animal startles David one evening as is lying down?

3. What does David admit to the woman that he does not know how to do?

4. What do the couple give to David for his assistance?

5. What does the substance in the bottle turn out to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why David is afraid to attempt to hitchhike.

2. Describe David's first meal with the family.

3. Explain why David doesn't believe he would be good at playing.

4. Describe David's first prayer.

5. Explain why David plunges through the thicket instead of going around it.

6. Why was it so important for David to clean himself so thoroughly?

7. Explain why David is reluctant to escape, and why he does it, despite his reservations.

8. Describe David's reaction to his bedroom, when he awakens the first time.

9. Why was crossing the road, a dangerous task, a type of turning point for David?

10. Why does David force himself not to think?

(see the answer keys)

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