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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trial.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When David left the courtroom, his mother loaded him down with toys and clothes. He enjoyed these gifts, but cherished something else more. What was it?
(a) His mother's money.
(b) Ms. Gold's gifts.
(c) The attention he received in the courtroom.
(d) The hug with his mother.

2. Why is David relieved when Mr. Zeigler tells him he's going to tell the class about his abuse?
(a) David wants everyone to know his mother is mean.
(b) David is ashamed of what they think of him because he had been dirty, ragged, and hungry.
(c) David is afraid of his classmates.
(d) David is a bully and feels sorry for his actions.

3. Who did David ride to court with for his abuse trial?
(a) Aunt Mary.
(b) His father.
(c) Ms. Gold.
(d) His mother.

4. What decision did the judge come to regarding David's custody arrangements?
(a) He placed him with Ms. Gold.
(b) He placed him with his father.
(c) He placed him in the state's custody.
(d) He placed him back with his mother.

5. After the trial, David's mother warns him to be 'a good boy! A better boy!' and to have a 'happy life'. What other piece of advice does she give him?
(a) She tells him to enjoy his freedom.
(b) She tells him to get in the car.
(c) She tells him to run-away.
(d) She tells him this is a new beginning.

Short Answer Questions

1. When David gave his note to someone at the trail, how did this person react?

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

3. When the story begins, what was the boy forced to sleep on?

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

5. What did David's mother say at the trial?

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