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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Wishful Thinking.

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) Maxwell.
(b) Steins.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Piners.

2. Who calls Alice to tell her about the admittance of David's father into the hospital?
(a) David's father.
(b) David's mother.
(c) David's brother Stan.
(d) David's brother Russell.

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. Who goes to the hospital with David to see his father for the first time?
(a) Alice.
(b) His mother.
(c) Russell.
(d) Stan.

5. According to David, who is the only one who can save his father?
(a) David.
(b) God.
(c) His father.
(d) No one can save him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does David refuse to say anything bad about his mother to the nurse?

2. What are the two names that David calls his mother?

3. While talking to his father in the hospital, why does David say he joined the Air Force?

4. Which one of David's brothers came to the hospital to see their father before David arrived?

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

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