1. David is used to stealing food, who does he begin to steal food from while at Aunt Mary's?
(a) His classmates.
(b) The other foster children.
(c) Aunt Mary.
(d) His teachers.

2. Who tormented David and called him a wimp for not fighting his mother?
(a) Rudy Catanze.
(b) Larry Junior.
(c) Ms. Gold.
(d) Big Larry.

3. What item did David's Mother once force him to eat as punishment.
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Soap.
(d) Dog feces.

4. Who does David end up spilling his guts to about his abuse after Roerva's visit.
(a) Big Larry.
(b) Rudy.
(c) Lilian.
(d) Tony.

5. What did Ms. Gold recommend to the judge at David's abuse trial?
(a) That he should never return to his mother's home.
(b) That he should be returned to live with Ms. Gold.
(c) That he should be returned to live with his Father.
(d) That he should be returned to his mother's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the trial, David's mother warns him to be 'a good boy! A better boy!' and to have a 'happy life'. What other piece of advice does she give him?

2. What did David continue to believe despite what everyone told him?

3. David had mixed emotions about his abuse being reported. Who was he afraid would be angry when they found out?

4. David says he used to like school, but he now hates it. Why does David hate school?

5. What is David hurt by when Roevra visits him?

(see the answer key)

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