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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 are the only letters that David regularly receives while in basic training?
(a) Ones from his brothers.
(b) Ones from his father.
(c) Ones from his mother.
(d) Ones marked "Return to Sender."

2. What was the date that David was placed into protective custody?
(a) January 1, 1974.
(b) December 31, 1973.
(c) March 5, 1973.
(d) August 24, 1979.

3. What does David make the nurse promise after she tells him she knows the truth about the abuse?
(a) That she will forget.
(b) That she won't tell for today.
(c) That she will never tell.
(d) That his mom will go to jail.

4. During David's nightmares, how does he see his mother?
(a) Standing like a statue at the end of a hall.
(b) In a grave.
(c) In a hospital room.
(d) Holding her arms out to welcome him into an embrace.

5. The last time David saw his father, he showed him his prized possession. What is his father's prized possession?
(a) His retiremant papers.
(b) A photo of his wedding.
(c) David's birth certificate.
(d) His fireman's badge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the book begin?

3. Upon first entering the nurse's office, what does the nurse think is wrong with David?

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

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

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