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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through New Beginnings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boy steals this object while at the pizza bar:
(a) A quarter.
(b) Salami and bread.
(c) A dime.
(d) A dollar.

2. Who tries to stand up for the boy when his parents are arguing?
(a) Father.
(b) Mother.
(c) Mark.
(d) Brother.

3. What does David learn will happen to his possessions if he lives them behind?
(a) They will be sold.
(b) They will be lost forever.
(c) They will be returned to him.
(d) They will be given to charity.

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

5. What decision did the judge come to regarding David's custody arrangements?
(a) He placed him with Ms. Gold.
(b) He placed him with his father.
(c) He placed him back with his mother.
(d) He placed him in the state's custody.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is David relieved when Mr. Zeigler tells him he's going to tell the class about his abuse?

2. What was a normal part of the evening routine at the Pelzer household?

3. When David recanted his statements about his abuse, he felt alone. What did he later find out?

4. At David's abuse trial, who did not appear in court?

5. The person at the bar gives the boy these two items:

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