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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Bad Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dave's mother's biggest asset?
(a) Her love for her family.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her determination.

2. How does Dave's mother look on a typical day?
(a) Swollen red eyes, frazzled hair, no makeup, and overweight.
(b) Soft curly hair, thin, and lovely.
(c) Long shiny hair, shining teeth, and stylish.
(d) Short wavy hair, glowing smile, and well-groomed.

3. Who is Dave's best friend when he repeats first grade?
(a) The girl who lives next door.
(b) His brother Stan.
(c) A boy from his neighborhood.
(d) His cousin.

4. Why does Dave not mind running to school in the morning?
(a) He can get there early enough to steal food from other children's lunch bags.
(b) He likes to get to school early and talk to the teachers
(c) He likes to stay in shape for the track team.
(d) He can play tag with the other children in the schoolyard.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dave's mother proceed to do after she announces to her children that she is sick Chapter 2, Good Times?

3. Why is Dave afraid to give his mother's phone number to the authorities?

4. Who does Dave show the scar on his chest to while he is in the principal's office?

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

(see the answer key)

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