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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does David think his father's admittance into the hospital will do for his family?
(a) Bring his parents back together.
(b) Bring him closure regarding his abusive family.
(c) Create a relationship between David and his father.
(d) Create a relationship between David and his mother.

2. Which one of David's brothers does he take out while in town visiting his grandmother?
(a) Ronald.
(b) Stan.
(c) Steve.
(d) Russell.

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

4. According to David's mother, who is the man of the house?
(a) Stan.
(b) Russell.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Ronald.

5. What happened to the home of David's mother while he was in Egypt?
(a) She sold it.
(b) It was struck by lightening and burned down.
(c) It went into foreclosure.
(d) Stan accidently burned it down.

6. What does David's grandmother compare talking about the past to?
(a) Opening Hell.
(b) Opening Pandora's box.
(c) Entering a beehive.
(d) Teasing a rabid dog.

7. What is the first thing David does upon returning from Egypt?
(a) Call Alice.
(b) Call Russell.
(c) Call his grandmother.
(d) Call his mother.

8. Why does David call his grandmother when he gets home from Egypt?
(a) To see if she got the money he sent her.
(b) To check on his mother.
(c) To get his aunt's phone number.
(d) To check on his brothers.

9. How does David impress the recruiting officer while filling out his Air Force enlistment papers?
(a) By his physical strength.
(b) By his knowledge of planes.
(c) By his courage.
(d) By his schooling.

10. According to the phone call, how long does David's father have left to live?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) A few days.

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

12. Who does the enlisting sergeant compare David to?
(a) "Tex" Johnston.
(b) Chuck Yeager.
(c) Christopher Platte.
(d) John Boyd.

13. Upon returning to his base after the funeral, what illness does David come down with?
(a) Sinusitis.
(b) Mononucleosis.
(c) RSV.
(d) Pertussis.

14. What decision does David make during the summer of 1978?
(a) To quit high school.
(b) To become a car salesman.
(c) To see his mother.
(d) To contact his brothers.

15. Upon entering his mother's home, what smell made David's eyes water?
(a) Urine.
(b) Trash.
(c) Ammonia.
(d) Cigar smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. While speaking about her family, where does David's mother say Ronald is stationed at?

2. What book written by Gary Powers does David spend time reading?

3. Where is David at in the beginning of his book?

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

5. Why is David's grandmother upset with Russell?

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