1. Who became David's best friend during his time at Aunt Mary's house?
(a) Mr. Zeigler.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt Mary .
(d) Ms. Gold.

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

3. After his tests at the hospital, David is taken to his first foster care home. Who was his first foster parent?
(a) Mr. Zeigler.
(b) Ms. Gold.
(c) Aunt Roerva.
(d) Aunt Mary.

4. What is "The Boy's" real name?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Dave.
(c) Russell.
(d) John.

5. Who catches the boy stealing and calls the police?
(a) Father.
(b) Mark.
(c) Russell.
(d) Mother.

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

3. In David's life, who has always been in control of everything?

4. Who came to pick the boy up from the police station?

5. Who tells the boy "It hasn't the guts to go?"

(see the answer key)

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