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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 1," what does David say lights up the night during his train ride?
(a) Stars.
(b) Cars' headlights.
(c) People.
(d) Signs.

2. In "Chapter 1," how does David describe his years before starting school?
(a) Tortured and troubled.
(b) Beautifully sad.
(c) Quickly passing.
(d) The best of his childhood.

3. Why does David say it was difficult to play near his new house?
(a) There are snakes.
(b) There is no one to play with.
(c) It always rains.
(d) His mother doesn't let him out after dark.

4. Where does Aunt Mae have David get out of Clyde's truck in "Chapter 6"?
(a) In town.
(b) In front of a restaurant.
(c) At the bottom of the hill.
(d) At the top of the hill.

5. Why does Aunt Mae lose her job at the factory?
(a) She doesn't show up for work.
(b) Her work becomes poor.
(c) The factory closes.
(d) She's too busy with the band.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the local preacher feel about the Evangelist revival in "Chapter 4"?

2. How does David say he learned that George was arrested?

3. Why does David say he would stay inside and play with his train as a child?

4. Why does everyone clear off the floor when Aunt Mae begins dancing in "Chapter 5"?

5. Where is Mr. Farney from originally?

(see the answer key)

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