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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. What are Dave and his brothers allowed to do on Christmas Eve in Chapter 2, Good Times?
(a) Stay up late.
(b) Open one present.
(c) Make cookies.
(d) Wait for Santa until they fall asleep.

2. Why does Dave's mother suddenly allow Dave to eat with the family, watch TV, and give him new clothes to wear?
(a) She is sorry for the abuse.
(b) A neighbor is stopping by for coffee.
(c) The school principal is coming for a visit.
(d) Social services is coming for a visit.

3. What nickname does Dave's father use for him?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Sonny.
(c) Big Guy.
(d) Beanpole.

4. Why does the school nurse begin to be interested in Dave's condition in Chapter 6, While Father is Away?
(a) The substitute teacher reports Dave's condition to her.
(b) One of the other children reports Dave's condition to her.
(c) She notices Dave's wretched appearance.
(d) One of Dave's neighbors calls the school.

5. What is Dave's mother's name?
(a) Catherine Stephens.
(b) Catherine Roerva.
(c) Catherine Roberts.
(d) Catherine Josephs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dave's mother refer to him by in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?

2. Chapter 2, Good Times, who is in command of all family matters in Dave's household?

3. What does Dave's mother proceed to do after she announces to her children that she is sick Chapter 2, Good Times?

4. What is Dave's plan when he cannot steal food from school anymore?

5. What is the favorite thing Dave's mother does for her family Chapter 2, Good Times?

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