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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. Chapter 2, Good Times, what does Dave's mother tell Dave and his brothers they should always do?
(a) They should always go to church.
(b) They should always say their prayers.
(c) They should go to college.
(d) They should always do the best they can in everything.

2. How is Dave treated by the rest of the family when his mother is in the hospital?
(a) He is given food but stays in the basement.
(b) He is still ostracized.
(c) He is given food and plays with his brothers.
(d) He is given food but is beaten by his brothers.

3. What does Dave's father do when his mother decides Santa would not be coming to Dave?
(a) He buys Dave a huge pile of toys.
(b) He buys Dave two paint-by-numbers kits.
(c) He leaves the house.
(d) He agrees with Dave's mother.

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

5. By Chapter 7, The Lord's Prayer, when does Dave believe he will be free of his mother?
(a) When she dies and goes to hell.
(b) When he runs away.
(c) When he kills her.
(d) When his father has her arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Dave's mother threatens to kill him with a knife?

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

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

4. Why does Dave's mother suddenly allow Dave to eat with the family, watch TV, and give him new clothes to wear?

5. How does Dave get caught asking for food on the way to school?

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