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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells the boy "It hasn't the guts to go?"
(a) Father.
(b) Brother.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

2. On the way to his trial, David wonders what will happen to his...?
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Brothers.

3. Where does the boy end up when he leaves the Pelzer household?
(a) The pizza bar.
(b) The church.
(c) The Russian River.
(d) The supermarket.

4. Who alerted authorities that David was being abused?
(a) Ms. Gold.
(b) John.
(c) Mr. Zeigler.
(d) His father.

5. Why doesn't David want Ms. Gold to tell the court about his abuse?
(a) She told him she was going to lie.
(b) She was the one abusing him.
(c) He told her lies.
(d) He's afraid his mother will hurt him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ms. Gold tells David that if he doesn't tell the truth, he will have to go back and live with his mother. What somber response does David give her?

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

3. During David's visit with his mother, Aunt Mary leaves the room to answer the telephone. What does Mother do when she is alone with David?

4. Where did the boy often have to sit for hours?

5. What does David spend hours doing once he receives his new clothes?

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