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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is David's response in "Chapter 2" after learning his father wants him to help with the crops?
(a) David wants to start his own farm.
(b) David can't wait to help.
(c) David pretends to be sick.
(d) David wants to return to school.

2. What does David say made Aunt Mae stand out in his small town?
(a) The books she read.
(b) The way she dressed.
(c) The way she stayed inside.
(d) The religion she practiced.

3. What does Mrs. Watkins's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a deacon.
(b) He is a painter.
(c) He is a mechanic.
(d) He is a reporter.

4. In "Chapter 1," what does David say lights up the night during his train ride?
(a) People.
(b) Signs.
(c) Cars' headlights.
(d) Stars.

5. Why does David say he would stay inside and play with his train as a child?
(a) He wanted to be near his mother.
(b) He was shy.
(c) He was always in trouble.
(d) There weren't other child around.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does David say he didn't get the name of the last town his train passed in "Chapter 1"?

2. While in the first grade, what does David analyze about Mrs. Watkins in "Chapter 2"?

3. What does David remember Bruce doing the first time they play together?

4. Why does David say it was strange for Aunt Mae to become his best friend?

5. In "Chapter 2," why doesn't David's mother see a doctor when she needs one?

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