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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Bad Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dave afraid to give his mother's phone number to the authorities?
(a) He doesn't want her to get in trouble.
(b) He is afraid of what she will do to him.
(c) He doesn't want to disturb her.
(d) He is afraid his brothers will punish him.

2. What kind of pets does Dave's family have Chapter 2, Good Times?
(a) White mice.
(b) Fish, dogs, cats, and a tortoise.
(c) Fiddler crabs.
(d) Hamsters.

3. Beginning in Chapter 3, Bad Boy, who becomes Dave's protector?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) The neighbor.
(d) His uncle.

4. What is Dave's favorite place in Golden Gate Park?
(a) The beautiful flower gardens.
(b) The carousel.
(c) The Steinhart Aquarium.
(d) The reflecting pool.

5. When Dave's mother receives the phone call from the authorities in Chapter 1, The Rescue, what is she told?
(a) That Dave will be late getting home.
(b) That Dave got a detention.
(c) That Dave is in the custody of the juvenile department.
(d) That she should pick up Dave from school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dave feel about telling the story of his injuries in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

2. Who checks for new injuries on Dave every morning before school starts?

3. How does Dave's mother treat the other children who come to the house for Cub Scout meetings?

4. For what reason does Dave think he has been called into the principal's office in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

5. Why does Dave's mother burn his arm on the gas stove?

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