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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. During the good years, when do the holidays begin for Dave's family?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Halloween.
(d) New Year's Day.

2. What is Dave told after the phone call to his mother in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) Dave is to blame for everything.
(b) Dave is free.
(c) Dave should not make his mother angry.
(d) Dave is going back to his mother.

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

4. When Dave is called back to the office from his classroom in Chapter 1, The Rescue, who is there to see him?
(a) His mother and brothers.
(b) A policeman, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Zeigler, and Miss Woods.
(c) His mother and Mr. Hansen.
(d) His mother and father.

5. Why does Dave grow to hate his father?
(a) His father leaves the family.
(b) His father fails to rescue him.
(c) His father treats his brothers better.
(d) His father starts beating him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bully in Dave's school that beats him up whenever he sees him?

2. What does Dave's mother do after Dave is stabbed?

3. In the beginning, how does Dave find out if he can come out of his room to play?

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

5. When Dave's mother receives the phone call from the authorities in Chapter 1, The Rescue, what is she told?

(see the answer key)

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