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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. What does Mrs. Watkins tell David when the ambulance takes her away after trying to break down the door?
(a) That she is sorry.
(b) Not to tell anyone.
(c) To call her husband.
(d) That he'll be punished.

2. When does David's family go see Bobbie Lee Taylor speak?
(a) The first weekend he is in town.
(b) His fifth day in town.
(c) His tenth day in town.
(d) His first day in town.

3. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor say happens when the men who are overseas come home?
(a) They sleep a lot.
(b) They lose their religion.
(c) They move back overseas.
(d) They don't make any money.

4. Why does Aunt Mae go to the movie theater on Saturdays?
(a) To play music.
(b) To meet men.
(c) To see the latest movie.
(d) For her new job.

5. In "Chapter 5," what grade is David in?
(a) Sixth grade.
(b) Seventh grade.
(c) Fifth grade.
(d) Fourth grade.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 3," what does David's father sell along with some seeds?

2. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?

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

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

5. Why does the house David and his family move into in "Chapter 2" have little furniture?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David feel about Mrs. Watkins?

2. What does David say happened to George and Mae's relationship?

3. What does the strange woman at the end of "Chapter 4" tell David's family?

4. What is the breakfast like that Aunt Mae prepares in "Chapter 3"?

5. In "Chapter 3," what does David do when he returns home from school?

6. Why does David say Aunt Mae had a hard time fitting in in his small town?

7. How does the revival in "Chapter 4" affect David's town?

8. How does Mrs. Watkins feel about David?

9. Why do David's mother and father argue in "Chapter 2"?

10. What happens when David's father is drafted?

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