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A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness Quiz

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A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness Quiz

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1)

Where does David work as a short-order cook? (from Chapter 6, Regroup)

Western Sizzler.
In-and-Out.
Iron Skillet.
Denny's.
2)

What was David's proudest moment after moving into his new home? (from Chapter 15, All Good Things - Epilogue)

Having a real bed.
Showing his son his own bedroom.
Decorating his home.
Living on the Russian River.
3)

After riding his motorcycle to his grandmother's, where does David end up sleeping on the night he arrives? (from Chapter 7, Foolish Crusade)

On the porch.
In his mother's old bedroom.
At Russell's house.
In a hotel.
4)

According to Aunt Jane, times were different in the past and nicknamed what? (from Chapter 6, Regroup)

The days of ask nothing.
The days of privacy.
The days of blind bliss.
The days of wine and roses.
5)

What did David's grandmother hear David yelling into a mirror when he was a child? (from Chapter 7, Foolish Crusade)

Mother is always right!
I hate myself!
I'm a bad boy!
I don't deserve your love!
6)

According to Patsy, what is going to make her life whole? (from Chapter 9, Heaven Sent)

Their marriage.
The baby.
Their new home.
Moving away from her mother.
7)

What was the highest compliment that David could pay to Marsha? (from Chapter 15, All Good Things - Epilogue)

Allowing her to read his book.
Introducing her to his foster mother.
Allowing her to move near him.
Introducing her to his son.
8)

What is the date of the Epilogue? (from Chapter 15, All Good Things - Epilogue)

December of 2008.
April of 1993.
June of 1999.
March of 1990.
9)

After Patsy moves in, who does David find out has cancer? (from Chapter 8, Changes)

His grandmother.
His mother.
Russell.
Harold, his foster father.
10)

What memory does David have upon walking into his grandmother's home? (from Chapter 7, Foolish Crusade)

Spending the night to get away from his mother.
Going over for Easter dinner.
Going over with his mother and brothers to decorate her Christmas tree.
Going over for Sunday brunches.
11)

During the July of 1990 argument, what does Patsy claim is all David cares about? (from Chapter 12, The Long Farewell)

His past abuse.
Forgiving his mother.
Their son.
Money.
12)

What is the name of the stuffed alligator that David buys for his baby? (from Chapter 9, Heaven Sent)

Wally.
Alfred.
Alley.
Walter.
13)

Who bought David a bike for Christmas in 1972? (from Chapter 7, Foolish Crusade)

His mother.
His grandmother.
His aunt.
His father.
14)

Who gets the second copy of David's first book? (from Chapter 13, The Last Dance)

His son.
His brother.
His mother.
His elementary school.
15)

What were the last words Aunt Jane and David's father (right before David enlisted in the Air Force) said when getting off the phone after telling David that "There are no guarantees in life?" (from Chapter 6, Regroup)

I am so proud of you.
I love you.
Be yourself.
Don't let it consume you.
16)

Why does David tell Patsy he is doing everything that he is (Air Force, volunteering, part-time job)? (from Chapter 11, A Personal Matter)

To make it better for her and their son.
Because he cannot stand to be around her.
To feel better about himself.
To help all the children in the world.
17)

Why can't David call Mr. Ziegler by his first name? (from Chapter 13, The Last Dance)

Out of respect because he is Dave's teacher.
He is still afraid of him.
He is older than David, and Daivd cannot do it.
He does not want to associate any negative feelings with that name.
18)

What are "PCs?" (from Chapter 10, The Source)

Primary care.
Process control.
Penal codes.
Politically correct.
19)

What affectionate word does David allow to slip out when Marsha is crying on the phone about his book? (from Chapter 14, Resolve)

Darling.
Honey.
Sweetheart.
My love.
20)

Where does the Epilogue begin? (from Chapter 15, All Good Things - Epilogue)

New York, New York.
Carmel Beach, California.
Aspen, Colorado.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
21)

What is the name of Patsy's mother? (from Chapter 8, Changes)

Carol Sue.
Shirley Mae.
Marie Dawn.
Dottie Mae.
22)

What is one of David's greatest anxieties? (from Chapter 11, A Personal Matter)

Talking to anyone at any time.
Causing stress with Patsy.
Not paying bills.
Being in public.
23)

Where do David and Patsy move to soon after they marry? (from Chapter 9, Heaven Sent)

To a larger home off base.
In with his grandmother.
Military housing.
In with her mother.
24)

What specific word spoken by Patsy "struck a chord" in David? (from Chapter 11, A Personal Matter)

Bad.
Useless.
Slurpie.
Stupid.
25)

What happened to the home of David's mother while he was in Egypt? (from Chapter 6, Regroup)

She sold it.
Stan accidently burned it down.
It went into foreclosure.
It was struck by lightening and burned down.
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