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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, While Father is Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Dave treated by the rest of the family when his mother is in the hospital?
(a) He is given food but is beaten by his brothers.
(b) He is still ostracized.
(c) He is given food and plays with his brothers.
(d) He is given food but stays in the basement.

2. What does Dave's father do to ease Dave's burden in Chapter 6, While Father is Away?
(a) He brings food to Dave in the middle of the night.
(b) He drives Dave to school.
(c) He gives Dave extra blankets.
(d) He helps Dave with the dishes every night.

3. What does Dave's fourth grade substitute teacher give to students who do good work?
(a) A sticker.
(b) A new pencil.
(c) A balloon.
(d) Ice cream.

4. What is the new baby's name?
(a) Michael.
(b) Robert.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Joe.

5. How does Dave refer to Mother's house after his father leaves?
(a) The Prison.
(b) The Madhouse.
(c) The Nuthouse.
(d) The Dungeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Dave feel the most alone?

2. Where does Dave's mother have him sleep after she carves pumpkins with his brothers?

3. What does Dave fantasize about as he lies in bed at night in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?

4. Dave's mother offers him food after many days in Chapter 6, While Father is Away. What does she do when he is about to eat it?

5. What does Dave's mother force him to drink that burns the flesh from his mouth?

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