2. How did David's mother react at the trial?
(a) She was happy to have him out of her life.
(b) She denied everything and blamed it all on David.
(c) She gave him up without a fight.
(d) She was arrested and thrown in jail.

3. What was a normal part of the evening routine at the Pelzer household?
(a) Prescription pills.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Cocaine.

4. David hugs his mother good-bye after his trial. How did David feel about the hug?
(a) He felt it was sincere.
(b) He felt nothing.
(c) He felt it was fake.
(d) He felt like it was a mistake.

5. Why does David feel that Ms. Gold is his angel?
(a) She is mean to him.
(b) She is his mother.
(c) She is kind to him.
(d) She is his foster parent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ms. Gold tells David that if he doesn't tell the truth, he will have to go back and live with his mother. What somber response does David give her?

2. After the trial, David is torn. He cannot decide what he wants more, his mother's love or ...?

3. Who came to pick the boy up from the police station?

4. What does David tell Ms. Gold after his mother's visit to Aunt Mary's?

5. Where did David fear he would be returning to after his abuse trial?

(see the answer key)

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