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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Good Times.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dave's mother proceed to do after she announces to her children that she is sick Chapter 2, Good Times?
(a) She calls her husband and tells him to come home.
(b) She goes to her bedroom to lie down.
(c) She paints the steps leading to the garage red, placing mats over them before the paint is dry.
(d) She lies on the couch and falls asleep.

2. What is Dave's mother's favorite weapon against him?
(a) Kicks to the thighs.
(b) Withholding food.
(c) Slaps with a leather belt.
(d) Open handed slaps.

3. What is the occupation of Dave's father?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Bank clerk.
(c) Fireman.
(d) Baker.

4. What does Dave say happened to his face when he is questioned about the bruises in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) He says that he was playing baseball and got hit with the bat.
(b) He says that he fell down the stairs.
(c) He says that he bumped into the cabinet.
(d) He says that he tripped and fell.

5. What is the name of Dave's father?
(a) David Joseph.
(b) Stephen David.
(c) Stephen Joseph.
(d) Joseph Stephen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dave's mother push his face into the counter in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

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

3. Where does Dave's family live in Chapter 2, Good Times?

4. How does Dave's mother look on a typical day?

5. Why does Dave not mind running to school in the morning?

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