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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. How does Dave's mother surprise him after he finishes washing the dishes in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) She gives him a kiss on the forehead.
(b) She tells him she is proud of him.
(c) She tells him he did a good job with the dishes.
(d) She allows him to eat the milk and cereal leftover in his brother's bowl.

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

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

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

5. Where is Dave taken after the meeting in Mr. Hansen's office?
(a) To his father's workplace.
(b) Back to his classroom.
(c) The police station.
(d) Home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dave's favorite place in the world to go during vacation, according to Chapter 2, Good Times?

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

3. What does Dave make sure that everyone knows about the scar on his chest?

4. What is the rare thing Dave's mother does when he finishes eating in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

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

(see the answer key)

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