3. What does Max's father use to tie over his mouth so that he cannot yell for help?
(a) Part of his own shirt.
(b) A bandanna.
(c) Part of a burned blanket.
(d) Part of Max's shirt.

4. What does Max's father claim Loretta is putting on Max when she is trying to help him escape?
(a) Her germs.
(b) Her sickness.
(c) Her dirty hands.
(d) Her filth.

5. What does Max say Mrs. Donelli is "admitting" about Kevin, by October?
(a) That he is smarter than her.
(b) That he is more trouble than he is worth.
(c) That he is not as smart as he thinks.
(d) That he is too smart for his own good.

6. What shape of box is Max's present from Kevin wrapped in?
(a) Cylinder.
(b) Sphere.
(c) Pyramid.
(d) Octogon.

7. What does Grim tell Max led him to realize that Max's father had him?
(a) A dream.
(b) A sick feeling.
(c) Footprints in the snow.
(d) A nightmare.

8. On what day does Kevin go into the hospital after he has a seizure?
(a) Max's mother's birthday.
(b) Max's birthday.
(c) Gwen's birthday.
(d) His birthday.

9. What does Loretta call Max right before his father begins choking her?
(a) Sweetie.
(b) Pumpkin.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Baby.

10. Who, according to Mrs. Addison in Chapter 14, is requesting Max's presence?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) Gwen.
(d) Gram.

11. What does Grim say are told to "entertain"?
(a) Lies.
(b) Tales.
(c) Memories.
(d) Truths.

12. Why doesn't Max have to testify in court against his father?
(a) He escaped again and court is postponed.
(b) He plead guilty.
(c) Max's testimony will be taped and then played in court.
(d) He was killed in jail.

13. After coming home from his kidnapping, what won't Gram let Max do?
(a) Go over the Kevin's.
(b) Go out of the yard.
(c) Sleep in the basement.
(d) Leave the house.

14. Why does Max's reading skills tutor think Max has never done well in school?
(a) He is lazy.
(b) All of those listed.
(c) He doesn't want to learn.
(d) He is stubborn.

15. What does Gram get from Max for Christmas?
(a) A ring.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A pair of socks.