1. What does the principal say when he notices nicotine on Toby's fingers?
(a) He accuses Toby of smoking.
(b) He asks Rosemary if she bought cigarettes for her son.
(c) He talks about digging through trash cans for a cigarette.
(d) Nothing.

2. What do Toby and his mother do during the evenings?
(a) Toby's mother flirts with the landlord while Toby is left alone.
(b) They have dinner at a local church.
(c) Toby's mother helps him with his schoolwork.
(d) They go for walks and fantasize about buying houses.

3. Why does Rosemary continue to make bad choices?
(a) She believes her actions have no consequences.
(b) She has no confidence in herself.
(c) She will not see things for what they are.
(d) She is lazy.

4. Why does Toby want to change his name?
(a) He wants to seem more mature.
(b) He thinks Toby is a girl's name.
(c) He believes it will change his identity and problems.
(d) He wants to have the same name as his mother's boyfriend.

5. Why is Toby afraid to say anything bad about Roy when his mother asks what he thinks about leaving Roy?
(a) Toby is afraid his mother will use it against him if she and Roy get back together.
(b) Toby is afraid his mother will tell Roy, and Roy will take it out on Toby.
(c) Toby doesn't want to talk about Roy behind his back.
(d) Toby thinks he will not be allowed to take the rifle if he says he doesn't like Roy.