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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Lord's Prayer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one thing Dave wants, even more than food in Chapter 6, While Father is Away?
(a) Love.
(b) New Clothes.
(c) Respect.
(d) Sympathy.

2. How does Dave's mother refer to him by in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?
(a) The boy.
(b) The brat.
(c) Davie.
(d) David.

3. Beginning in Chapter 3, Bad Boy, what does Dave's mother do on the days his father is away at work?
(a) She volunteers at the hospital.
(b) She volunteers at the school.
(c) She lies on the couch all day, watching television in her bathrobe.
(d) She goes on shopping sprees all day.

4. What lie does Dave's mother tell everyone about what Dave did to her while she was pregnant?
(a) Dave tripped her.
(b) Dave pushed her down the stairs.
(c) Dave kicked her in the stomach.
(d) Dave threw soap in her face.

5. How does Dave feel about telling the story of his injuries in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) He wants to get his mother arrested.
(b) He wants to tell everyone what happened.
(c) He is afraid that he will be blamed.
(d) He is reluctant to talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dave's mother start to cry on Christmas Day in Chapter 2, Good Times?

2. How does Dave feel about school in Chapter 3, Bad Boy?

3. When does Dave feel the most alone?

4. What is Russell's reaction to the harsh way mother talks to Dave?

5. What is the occupation of Dave's father?

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