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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. What does Joey's mother say on the way to Pittsburgh that hurts his feelings?
(a) She wishes he had never been born.
(b) His father would not know him if he saw him.
(c) She already knows what the scan will say.
(d) Taking the day off will never be worth it.

2. What does Joey do to help when it rains?
(a) Sings and dances.
(b) Makes paper umbrellas.
(c) Rolls up car windows.
(d) Cleans cars.

3. What does Joey's mother say she did before coming back to him?
(a) Made herself ready.
(b) Got a job.
(c) Sought counselling.
(d) Pulled herself together.

4. When do the teachers have a meeting to discuss handling Joey?
(a) At the end of the year.
(b) During Fall Break.
(c) Before the first day of school.
(d) At Parent Teacher Conferences.

5. What does Joey's mother do when she sees the dirty band aid Joey picks up?
(a) Slaps his hand.
(b) Gives him a clean one.
(c) Cries.
(d) Laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joey need a key?

2. What does Joey feel inspired to do after listening to Mrs. Cole?

3. What is the name of the student Joey hurts?

4. Why does Mr. Preston think Joey is being abused?

5. What goal does Joey tell the school nurse about?

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