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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, Sonoma County, California.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dave gets home from school one day in Chapter 3, Bad Boy, what does his mother tell him?
(a) He shamed his family.
(b) He is the best in the class.
(c) He needs to work harder.
(d) She is proud of him.

2. What does the principal give to Dave after the meeting in his office?
(a) A letter for his mother .
(b) A suspension.
(c) A tray of food.
(d) A detention.

3. How does Dave prevent the black hole from taking control of his life?
(a) He confronts his father.
(b) He gets therapy.
(c) He keeps a positive attitude.
(d) He confronts his mother.

4. What is Dave's punishment if he looks at one of his brothers?
(a) A slap in the face.
(b) A burn from the stove.
(c) A kick.
(d) No food.

5. What does Dave realize after years of struggling?
(a) America is not really the home of the free.
(b) In America, you can come from less and still become a winner.
(c) America is against the downtrodden.
(d) He does not want to live in America.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Dave's mother surprise him after he finishes washing the dishes in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

3. In Chapter 2, Good Times, when does Dave's mom hug him, giving him a feeling of warmth and safety?

4. How long does Dave go without food when his father is away?

5. What does Dave's mother tell him to do when he regains consciousness in Chapter 5, The Accident?

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