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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Last Dance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the teacher whom David visits when promoting his first book?
(a) Mr. Pentergast.
(b) Mr. Ziegler.
(c) Mr. Walker.
(d) Mr. Thompson.

2. In the hospital, what story does David tell his father so that he can talk to him without worrying what to say?
(a) A story about cooking for the Air Force.
(b) A story about his enlistment process.
(c) A story about the day he was rescued from his mother.
(d) A story about their trip to the Russian River.

3. Why is David's grandmother upset with Russell?
(a) He borrows a metal chest and returns it damaged.
(b) He joins the Marines.
(c) He doesn't call her.
(d) He yells at his mother.

4. What does Patsy say about the title of David's first book?
(a) It is stupid.
(b) It is absurd.
(c) It is perfect.
(d) It is depressing.

5. While talking to his father in the hospital, why does David say he joined the Air Force?
(a) To become a fireman and honor his father.
(b) To get away from his mother.
(c) To follow the military motto and "be all that he can be."
(d) To become a pilot and prove that he can be successful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon returning to his base after the funeral, what illness does David come down with?

2. Who calls Alice to tell her about the admittance of David's father into the hospital?

3. What does David want to name his son?

4. What was the name of David's juvenile officer?

5. According to David, who is the only one who can save his father?

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