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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does David's mother dislike?
(a) Donny.
(b) Susan.
(c) Meg.
(d) Ruth.

2. Who does David consider to be frail and weak?
(a) Susan.
(b) Donny.
(c) Meg.
(d) Ruth.

3. How old is Ralphie in the story?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

4. Who is accused of eating when they are found in the kitchen?
(a) Susan.
(b) Ralphie.
(c) David.
(d) Meg.

5. Which wife of David's has a lover who is skinned alive?
(a) His first wife.
(b) His fourth wife.
(c) His second wife.
(d) His third wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David realize Ruth is doing with Susan?

2. Who is punished for putting their toys in the incinerator?

3. How does David view Meg?

4. Who does Meg talk to about Ruth's hatred?

5. Where is the place to be for children in the neighborhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Susan and what is mentioned about her?

2. What does Meg discuss with David after the tent worm incident?

3. Discuss the neighborhood's reaction to the abuse of Meg.

4. What is Meg's opinion of Ruth, Woofer and the Chandler basement in Chapter 5?

5. Discuss the painting Meg gives David.

6. Who does David talk to at the carnival and what does David think of these people?

7. What is the result of the boys spying in Chapter 8?

8. What does Ruth discuss with the boys in Chapter 7?

9. What does David notice about Meg's arm and what is Meg's reaction to living at the Chandler family home?

10. Who does David meet at the Rock and what is David's response?

(see the answer keys)

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