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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. Where did Beth find Toph's babysitter?
(a) At her school
(b) In a cafe
(c) In the newspaper
(d) At work

2. What do Dave and Toph leave on the coffee table for weeks at a time?
(a) Coffee cups
(b) Newspapers
(c) Leftovers
(d) Books

3. Who carries Dave and Beth's mother to the car?
(a) Beth
(b) Dave
(c) Toph
(d) Dave's father

4. What do the kids help Dave do?
(a) Find a policeman
(b) Search the beach
(c) Find a phone
(d) Search a bar

5. Where does Dave keep his parents belongings?
(a) In the basement
(b) In a storehouse
(c) In a shed
(d) In the attic

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave think Toph worries about?

2. What do Toph and Dave do in the evenings?

3. Where is Dave's family home?

4. Where do Dave and Beth sublet an apartment?

5. Who does Dave call for advice on his mother's nose bleed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dave's search for his wallet.

2. Why does Dave struggle to discard of some of his parent possessions?

3. What does Dave do when he gets lonely in Chapter 5?

4. What problems does Dave have cooking?

5. What is Dave and Beth's plan?

6. Why doesn't Dave like telling people why he has to look after Toph?

7. Describe Dave's father's funeral.

8. Summarize the second chapter.

9. Summarize Chapter 4.

10. What does Dave do during the nights?

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