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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through New Beginnings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David says he used to like school, but he now hates it. Why does David hate school?
(a) They don't give him enough homework.
(b) He doesn't like his teachers.
(c) It takes away from his playtime.
(d) He doesn't like his homework.

2. What lie was told to the police officer by Father?
(a) The boy and his mother had an argument over what to eat for dinner.
(b) The boy and his mother had an argument over cleaning the kitchen.
(c) The boy and his mother had an argument over the televison commercials.
(d) The boy and his mother had an argument over riding a bicycle.

3. What was David's response when the judge asked him where he would like to live?
(a) David says he wants to live with his father.
(b) David says he wants to live with Ms. Gold.
(c) David says he wants to live with the judge.
(d) David says he wants to live with his mother.

4. Where did the boy often have to sit for hours?
(a) The couch.
(b) The front porch.
(c) The kitchen table.
(d) The basement stairs.

5. David and the other children at Aunt Mary's house like to steal what items from the grocery store?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Candy bars.
(c) Toys.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't David want Ms. Gold to tell the court about his abuse?

2. When David recanted his statements about his abuse, he felt alone. What did he later find out?

3. Who tries to stand up for the boy when his parents are arguing?

4. Where does the boy end up when he leaves the Pelzer household?

5. What does David tell Ms. Gold after his mother's visit to Aunt Mary's?

(see the answer key)

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