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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. Who is Ronnie?
(a) Marie's boyfriend.
(b) Gail’s brother.
(c) Marie's son.
(d) David's cousin.

2. What is Gail's response to David's intervention?
(a) She tells David to go get his uncle.
(b) She tells him to stay and help Marie sit up.
(c) She tells him she will leave Marie alone.
(d) She tells him to leave the room.

3. How do Ollie's actions at the bowling alley affect David?
(a) Make bowling more work than fun
(b) Set a good example for David.
(c) Force David to apologize for Ollie.
(d) Give David ideas about improving his game.

4. What is Dr. Hayden's diagnosis of Marie's illness?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Scarlett fever.
(c) Shingles.
(d) Pneumonia.

5. How does David feel when he visits his grandparents' farm?
(a) He thinks it's hard work when he goes there.
(b) He greatly enjoys it.
(c) He does not like the way his grandfather yells at him.
(d) He gets bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Marie adamant when she talks with David?

2. What happens when David goes over to the table where Wesley and Ollie are speaking in the bowling alley?

3. What does Julian say about Frank and the reservation?

4. What does Len say prompted his drinking this time?

5. Why does David believe Frank is disappointed in him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it difficult for David to enjoy his outings at the bowling alley?

2. What do Wesley and Julian first talk about instead of Frank's problems with the law?

3. What does David say his mother worries about concerning him?

4. Who is David Hayden? Where does he live when the novel opens?

5. What does David do when he visits his grandparents?

6. With whom does Wesley talk to when he calls Frank? What does the person say?

7. What observation does David make about Ollie Young Bear concerning Ollie smiling?

8. How does David know Wesley is going to investigate Frank?

9. What does Wesley begin investigating?

10. What does David find Len doing when he goes for pie and how does Len explain himself?

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