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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, While Father is Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of clothing has Dave's mother made him wear to school every day for the past two years in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) A long-sleeved shirt full of holes.
(b) A shirt that hangs down to his knees.
(c) A ripped t-shirt.
(d) A shirt that is too small for him.

2. What is Russell's reaction to the harsh way mother talks to Dave?
(a) He jumps back, startled.
(b) No reaction.
(c) He cringes in fear.
(d) He cries.

3. During the good years, when do the holidays begin for Dave's family?
(a) Halloween.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Thanksgiving.

4. What is the rare thing Dave's mother does when he finishes eating in Chapter 1, The Rescue?
(a) She drives him to school.
(b) She makes him a lunch.
(c) She combs his hair.
(d) She gives him a hug.

5. How does Dave get caught asking for food on the way to school?
(a) He accidentally goes to a house where a woman knows his mother.
(b) His father catches him at a neighbor's house.
(c) His mother sees him as she drives his brother's to school.
(d) His brothers see him going up to houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave fantasize about as he lies in bed at night in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?

2. What is Dave's mother's biggest asset?

3. What does Dave's father eventually do when he keeps losing the arguments with his wife?

4. What does Dave's father do to ease Dave's burden in Chapter 6, While Father is Away?

5. What is the new baby's name?

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