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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. Where does Joey think his personal problems all stemmed from?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) Himself.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

2. Why is Joey sent to the nurse's office for the day his key is recovered?
(a) To wash his hands.
(b) To wash out his mouth.
(c) To get a band aid.
(d) To take some medicine.

3. What does Joey do in his chair when he gets bored?
(a) Draws on it.
(b) Cuts it.
(c) Spins.
(d) Slaps the bottom of it.

4. Why is Joey's room painted pink?
(a) His mother wanted a girl.
(b) He liked the color.
(c) It was thought to calm him.
(d) It made his father mad.

5. How does Joey feel about boarding the bus to his new school alone?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Scared.
(d) Confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joey like to pretend strings in the doorways are?

2. How does Mr. Preston feel about Joey's mother not coming to the appointment?

3. How does Joey cut himself at school?

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

5. Why is Maria transferred to a different school?

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