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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Letter from Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Technical Sergeant, or David's supervisor, that finally tells him he is doing a great job?
(a) Steins.
(b) Piners.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Maxwell.

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

3. Why does David refuse to say anything bad about his mother to the nurse?
(a) Because she will die.
(b) Because he claims no one wins against her.
(c) Because she will deny everything.
(d) Because she is sick.

4. What are the two names that David calls his mother?
(a) Mother and The Monster.
(b) Mommy and Mom.
(c) Mommy and The Mother.
(d) Mom and The Monster.

5. What is the date of the second chapter "Fly Away?"
(a) October 1, 1979.
(b) October 24, 1979.
(c) August 1, 1979.
(d) August 24, 1979.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does David impress the recruiting officer while filling out his Air Force enlistment papers?

2. What does David's mother call him?

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

4. What excuse does David's mother come up with to cover up his injuries sustained from being pushed down the stairs?

5. What are the only letters that David regularly receives while in basic training?

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