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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Lord's Prayer.

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

2. What does Dave decide to do when he realizes that he finally beat his mother in Chapter 3, Bad Boy?
(a) He will beg his mother to leave him alone.
(b) He will run away.
(c) He will use any tactic to survive.
(d) He will ask his father to take him away.

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

4. What is Dave's punishment after the camping trip is over?
(a) He is never to speak again unless he is told to.
(b) He has to mow the lawn.
(c) He has to do his brother's chores.
(d) He has to do the dishes every night.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave bring himself to eat after he finishes the breakfast dishes one day in Chapter 7, The Lord's Prayer ?

2. What does Dave refuse to do in Chapter 7, The Lord's Prayer despite how his mother treats him?

3. What does Dave do when he finds that his stab wound is infected?

4. What is the favorite thing Dave's mother does for her family Chapter 2, Good Times?

5. What does Dave's fourth grade substitute teacher give to students who do good work?

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