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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shifting Gears and Pittsburgh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joey go to the nurse after sneaking out of class when he has a substitute?
(a) To take his medication.
(b) To get some pepto bismol.
(c) To lay down for a while.
(d) To wrap his ankle.

2. What does Joey say in a restaurant that makes his mother cry?
(a) Nobody believes him.
(b) People think he is brain damaged.
(c) He wants to be good.
(d) He is sorry she is so sad.

3. What is the name of the student Joey hurts?
(a) Maria.
(b) Mara.
(c) Mary.
(d) Muriel.

4. Why does Joey's mother pinch him when they are talking to the principal after Joey hurts a class mate?
(a) To show she supports him.
(b) So he will come out of his trance.
(c) To punish him more.
(d) To keep him on task.

5. What does Joey have for dinner after his first day at the new school?
(a) Stew.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Joey's punishment remain in force after hurting a classmate?

2. What does Joey use in the pencil sharpener?

3. What does Joey's mother say she did before coming back to him?

4. How is Joey punished for hurting a classmate?

5. When do the teachers have a meeting to discuss handling Joey?

(see the answer key)

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