2. What does Joey try to do when he gets home after trying to make it up to Maria?
(a) Calls his therapist.
(b) Tries to find his medication.
(c) Draws a picture.
(d) Reads a big book.

3. Who does Joey sneak out of class with when he has a substitute teacher?
(a) The Special Education students.
(b) The morning class students.
(c) The afternoon class students.
(d) The gifted students.

4. What kind of book does Joey's mom buy him?
(a) A book about dogs.
(b) A book about baseball.
(c) A poetry book.
(d) A large picture book.

5. What does Joey have for dinner after his first day at the new school?
(a) Macaroni and cheese.
(b) Stew.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Fried chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joey's mother get defensive about when he tells her what Ed said on his first day at the new school?

2. How does Joey's mother feel while he tells her what Ed said?

3. What does Maria's father call Joey?

4. Who does Joey have an appointment with on his second day at the new school?

5. What does Joey say in a restaurant that makes his mother cry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joey go to Pittsburgh?

2. What does Joey gain from sneaking out with the gifted students when he has a substitute?

3. What did Ms. Maxy do after the accident with another classmate that caused Joey's feelings to be hurt?

4. What is Joey's first request at his new school, and what is Ed's response to this?

5. How did Joey's grandmother used to use his mother against him?

6. What did Joey used to do after his mother left him?

7. What does Joey realize during his first break at his new school?

8. What is Joey's punishment for hurting one of his classmates?

9. What does Joey do when he gets hyper on the bus?

10. How does Joey hurt another classmate?

(see the answer keys)

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