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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. For what reason does Dave think he has been called into the principal's office in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) Because he was talking in class.
(b) To be given a detention for being late.
(c) Because he forgot his homework.
(d) To be arrested for stealing.

2. What does Dave's mother teach him in a small trenched hole at the Russian River?
(a) How to catch crayfish.
(b) How to swim.
(c) How to catch minnows.
(d) How to fish.

3. In Chapter 2, Good Times, when does Dave's mom hug him, giving him a feeling of warmth and safety?
(a) When she tucks him into bed.
(b) When she listens to his bedtime prayers.
(c) Watching the sunset on the Russian River.
(d) When she wakes him up in the morning.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave's mother explain to her children while their cat is having kittens?

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

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

4. What does Dave say happened to his face when he is questioned about the bruises in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

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

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