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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 lies on the couch and falls asleep.
(b) She calls her husband and tells him to come home.
(c) She paints the steps leading to the garage red, placing mats over them before the paint is dry.
(d) She goes to her bedroom to lie down.

2. Chapter 2, Good Times, who is in command of all family matters in Dave's household?
(a) They all make decisions as a family.
(b) His mother and father make decisions together.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

3. What is Dave's favorite place in Golden Gate Park?
(a) The Steinhart Aquarium.
(b) The beautiful flower gardens.
(c) The carousel.
(d) The reflecting pool.

4. 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.

5. What kind of pets does Dave's family have Chapter 2, Good Times?
(a) Fish, dogs, cats, and a tortoise.
(b) Hamsters.
(c) Fiddler crabs.
(d) White mice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Dave's mother's name?

3. What nickname does Dave's father use for him?

4. Why does Dave want to finish washing the dishes as quickly as possible in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

5. What does Dave's mother tell him in Chapter 1, The Rescue to say happened to his face?

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