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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trial.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The person at the bar gives the boy these two items:
(a) A quarter and a soda.
(b) French bread and salami.
(c) His name and address.
(d) A soda and a pizza.

2. What did David's mother say at the trial?
(a) She said David was bad.
(b) She said she loved David.
(c) She said nothing.
(d) She said she did abuse him.

3. After the trial, David's mother warns him to be 'a good boy! A better boy!' and to have a 'happy life'. What other piece of advice does she give him?
(a) She tells him to get in the car.
(b) She tells him to run-away.
(c) She tells him this is a new beginning.
(d) She tells him to enjoy his freedom.

4. Why doesn't David want Ms. Gold to tell the court about his abuse?
(a) She told him she was going to lie.
(b) She was the one abusing him.
(c) He told her lies.
(d) He's afraid his mother will hurt him.

5. What did the boy promise his father on the ride home from the police station?
(a) To be a good boy.
(b) To play outside.
(c) To run away.
(d) To go to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. David had mixed emotions about his abuse being reported. Who was he afraid would be angry when they found out?

2. Who came to pick the boy up from the police station?

3. What did David feel like towards his family as he rode to his trial?

4. What is "The Boy's" real name?

5. What does his mother make the boy do in order to prove he didn't steal any food?

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