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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
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 manage to do when he is rescued?
3. What does Dave do to keep from screaming while his stab wound is being cleaned?
4. What does one of the ladies in the neighborhood give to Dave out of sympathy in Chapter 6, While Father is Away?
5. What does Dave dream on the night his stab wound infection is cleaned?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe why Dave is so fascinated with a piece of driftwood that is washing ashore in the Epilogue.
2. Summarize what Dave wants from his life now that he is free in the Epilogue.
3. Summarize Mother's reaction when she receives a letter from Mr. Zeigler praising Dave's efforts in school.
4. Describe how Dave is treated by the rest of the family when his mother is in the hospital delivering his new brother.
5. Summarize the incidents that happen to Dave on the day his mother takes his brothers to the zoo.
6. Summarize Russell's attitude toward Dave, as described in Chapter 5, The Accident.
7. In Chapter 6, While Father is Away, what does Dave's father vow he will do for Dave someday?
8. Explain why Mother suddenly allows Dave to watch television and gives him new clothes to wear in Chapter 6, While Father is Away.
9. Describe where Dave brings his son in the Epilogue and his emotions at that time.
10. Explain the new punishment Dave's mother invents for him in Chapter 5, While Father is Away, and how he survives it.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the treatment Dave receives from his classmates at school. Cite examples from the book.
- Describe the events surrounding the cruel suggestion from some of his classmates that he should commit suicide
Essay Topic 2
Summarize the events in the book that lead Dave to calling his mother's house, 'The Madhouse'. Give several examples from the book and describe how these events are considered insane by Dave.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the relationship between Dave's mother and father.
- Summarize the impact each of them has on the other.
- How does their alcoholism play a part in Dave's abuse?
- What do Dave's parents do to amuse themselves when they spend time together?
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