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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through New Beginnings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't David want Ms. Gold to tell the court about his abuse?
(a) He told her lies.
(b) He's afraid his mother will hurt him.
(c) She was the one abusing him.
(d) She told him she was going to lie.

2. Before David goes to court, his mother comes to his foster home to visit. David regresses back to "The Boy," and is amazed because someone stands up to Mother when she says he is a bad boy. Who stands up for him?
(a) Father.
(b) The other foster children.
(c) Aunt Mary.
(d) Ms. Gold.

3. David and the other children at Aunt Mary's house like to steal what items from the grocery store?
(a) Toys.
(b) Candy bars.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Books.

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

5. What does Roevra bring David on her visit to the Catanzes'?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Toys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is David relieved when Mr. Zeigler tells him he's going to tell the class about his abuse?

2. At his trial David wrote a note. To whom did he give the note?

3. How old was the boy when he was first placed into foster care?

4. Where did the boy often have to sit for hours?

5. Before his court hearing, where does David want to be placed?

(see the answer key)

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