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

2. 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) David's birth certificate.
(c) His fireman's badge.
(d) A photo of his wedding.

3. Who calls to tell David that his father is in the hospital?
(a) Alice.
(b) His Mother.
(c) His brother.
(d) His superior officer.

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

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

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. Why is David sick at the beginning of the second chapter?

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

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

5. What decision does David make during the summer of 1978?

(see the answer key)

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