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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new punishment does Dave's mother invent for him in Chapter 3, Bad Boy?
(a) No more television ever.
(b) No bike riding.
(c) No more snacks.
(d) No more pets.

2. Where does Dave have to go while the rest of the family goes camping?
(a) To his grandmother's house.
(b) To his Aunt Josie's house.
(c) To stay with a neighbor.
(d) To his uncle's house.

3. What is Dave's father's reaction to Dave's punishments?
(a) He holds Dave and comforts him.
(b) He tries to convince Dave's mother that she is too harsh.
(c) He doesn't do anything.
(d) He forces Dave's mother to feed him.

4. How does Dave save himself from being forced to lie across the stove?
(a) He tells his mother that he loves her.
(b) He promises to be good.
(c) He begs for forgiveness.
(d) He stalls for time until his brother gets home.

5. What does Dave's mother force him to drink that burns the flesh from his mouth?
(a) Ammonia.
(b) Lye.
(c) Dish Soap.
(d) Clorox.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Dave's mother's reaction when she receives a call from the principal about Dave's condition in in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food?

3. How does Dave feel about telling the story of his injuries in Chapter 1, The Rescue?

4. Why does Dave not mind running to school in the morning?

5. Where does Dave's family live in Chapter 2, Good Times?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Dave's mother does one day when she is sick in Chapter 2, Good Times.

2. Explain how Dave manages to get food at school in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food.

3. Summarize the tradition Dave's family follows to prepare for Halloween in Chapter 2, Good Times.

4. Describe how Dave's mother dislocates his shoulder.

5. Describe Mother's reaction when the principal calls her about Dave's condition in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food.

6. Explain what type of punishment Dave's mother invents for him when she doesn't think the corner treatment is effective anymore.

7. Explain why the Russian River is Dave's favorite vacation spot in Chapter 2, Good Times.

8. Describe the two excuses Dave makes in Chapter 1, The Rescue, to explain how he got the bruises on his face.

9. Summarize Dave's father's reaction to Dave's punishments, as described in Chapter 4, The Fight for Food.

10. Explain why Dave is so anxious about finishing the dishes on time in Chapter 1, The Rescue.

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