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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to David's mother, who is brighter than the brightest day?
(a) David.
(b) An angel.
(c) The devil.
(d) God.

2. Who does Bertha have David wake up?
(a) Her stepdaughters.
(b) Albert.
(c) Her employee.
(d) Nathan.

3. Who does David meet in Book IV, Chapters 5-6
(a) A group of boys.
(b) Albert.
(c) A group of girls.
(d) Yussie.

4. What does David think the coal used to cleanse Isaiah's mouth might be?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Black and hot.
(c) Magical.
(d) White but not hot.

5. What soothes David following the milk route incident?
(a) His blanket.
(b) Looking out the skylight window.
(c) His mother's love.
(d) Thinking about God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bertha like compared to Genya?

2. What signal reminds David to return home at the end of the day when he is playing outside?

3. What does David find out about Albert's childhood?

4. What does David sit on in front of a store while he waits for Albert to calm down after beating him?

5. What does David give Albert to beat him with when Albert learns about the events at Bertha's?

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