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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does David say he likes the porch on his new house in "Chapter 2"?
(a) It is breezy.
(b) He is allowed out there alone.
(c) Someone carved sayings into the boards.
(d) He can see the country.

2. What makes Aunt Mae stand out during the factory party?
(a) Her attitude.
(b) Her family.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her voice.

3. While David's father is at war, what does his mother do around the house?
(a) Takes care of the crops.
(b) Makes bread to sell.
(c) Sleeps a lot.
(d) Rents out a room.

4. Why does David say Aunt Mae wanted him to stay home from school one more year when he was five?
(a) Because she was losing her mind.
(b) Because he was small.
(c) Because he didn't talk much.
(d) Because he couldn't count.

5. Why does Mrs. Watkins use her husband as a threat against her students?
(a) Because of his violent past.
(b) Because of his reputation.
(c) Because of his size.
(d) Because of his strength.

6. Why are David's pants wet in "Chapter 3"?
(a) From falling in a puddle.
(b) From urinating.
(c) From the grass.
(d) From spilling a drink.

7. Why does David return the flower to Aunt Mae?
(a) Because he doesn't want it at school.
(b) Because he wants to give her something too.
(c) Because it smells good.
(d) Because it's the only one she could grow.

8. In "Chapter 2," why does David's father need help in the fields?
(a) Because he is getting older.
(b) Because there is clay in the ground.
(c) Because the plow breaks.
(d) Because he wants to turn a profit.

9. What does David say happened to Aunt Mae after she broke up with George?
(a) She moved away.
(b) She tried to start a business.
(c) She wrote poetry.
(d) She was less interested in playing.

10. In "Chapter 3," what leftovers does David find in his lunch?
(a) Fish.
(b) Hush puppies.
(c) Beans.
(d) Eggs.

11. Why is Bobbie Lee Taylor's name well known in "Chapter 4"?
(a) He makes radio appearances.
(b) It isn't well known.
(c) It is all over flyers in town.
(d) He is running for mayor.

12. Why does Mrs. Watkins make David stand up in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Because his pants are wet.
(b) Because his homework is late.
(c) Because his hair is messy.
(d) Because he is the last student to sit down.

13. While in the first grade, what does David analyze about Mrs. Watkins in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her clothing.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her accent.

14. What does Aunt Mae admit when walking home from the factory party?
(a) She misses George.
(b) She could be happy in the hills.
(c) She should have calmed down at the party.
(d) She likes dancing all night.

15. What does Aunt Mae pack David's lunches in?
(a) Plastic bags.
(b) Brown bags.
(c) Her old purse.
(d) Newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does David say he learned that George was arrested?

2. Why does David's father sell the seeds in "Chapter 3"?

3. Why does Aunt Mae spend less time at home after the factory party?

4. Why does David say it was difficult to play near his new house?

5. How does David feel about his teacher, Mrs. Moore?

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