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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Davy prefer to live?

2. What does Father reveal about Stephanie in Chapter 10?

3. Who makes the final decision on what to do with Grandmother's house?

4. What does Mother tell Davy he needs to do before moving?

5. What good news does Mother give Davy in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Davy like to people watch from in Grandmother's house?

2. How long has Davy lived with Grandmother?

3. Where does Uncle Bert say he wants to visit in Chapter 5?

4. Who is Mr. Henderson?

5. Who does Davy spend New Year's day with?

6. What does Mother do to drown her sorrows or deal with stress?

7. Where does Davy want to live?

8. Who does Davy give a kiss to in a taxi in Chapter 10?

9. What did Grandmother get Davy for his 8th birthday?

10. Where is Stephanie's family from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the character of Stephanie. What is her relationship to Davy, and how does Davy feel about her? Is this a positive relationship? Why or why not? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Mother's alcoholism. How does Mother's drinking affect her relationship with Davy? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Mother and Davy. What is the nature of this relationship? Is it healthy? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text as support.

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