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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Slip Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does David want his mother to do to him?
(a) Give him a bath.
(b) Hug him.
(c) Tell him she loves him.
(d) Kill him.

2. According to the phone call, how long does David's father have left to live?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A month.
(d) A few days.

3. What excuse does David's mother come up with to cover up his injuries sustained from being pushed down the stairs?
(a) He tripped.
(b) He fell off his bike.
(c) He was sleep-walking.
(d) He was wrestling with his brothers.

4. How does David impress the recruiting officer while filling out his Air Force enlistment papers?
(a) By his courage.
(b) By his schooling.
(c) By his knowledge of planes.
(d) By his physical strength.

5. In the autobiography, what does David say is the nickname given to foster children?
(a) Unwanteds.
(b) Fosters.
(c) Screw-ups.
(d) F-kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the book begin?

2. What was the date that David was placed into protective custody?

3. What is the name of the Technical Sergeant, or David's supervisor, that finally tells him he is doing a great job?

4. After examining David, what does the nurse come to find out is David's real injury?

5. What statement does David make at the very end of Chapter 1?

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