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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. After examining David, what does the nurse come to find out is David's real injury?
(a) A crushed larynx.
(b) A swollen Adam's apple.
(c) A crushed nasal passage.
(d) A bruised esophagus.

2. According to David's mother, he is not a person. What is he?
(a) A waste.
(b) A thing.
(c) An object.
(d) An animal.

3. What statement does David make at the very end of Chapter 1?
(a) I am ready to die.
(b) I am going to make mom hurt.
(c) I am done with hurting.
(d) I want to stand up for myself.

4. Who is David's "bunk buddy" in the Air Force?
(a) Scott.
(b) John.
(c) Randy.
(d) Mike.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Instead of going out during time off from the Air Force, what does David do?

3. Where does the book begin?

4. In the autobiography, what does David say is the nickname given to foster children?

5. Who wrote the letter that David wished he never received?

(see the answer key)

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