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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 is at the hospital, the doctor puts cream on David's arms and tells him it's "too late to cover them." Why would the doctor tell David that?
(a) The injuries are new.
(b) The injuries required stitches and could not be covered.
(c) The injuries aren't severe enough to cover.
(d) The injuries are not new and have already left scars.

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

3. Who was Ms. Gold?
(a) David's mother.
(b) David's aunt.
(c) David's social worker.
(d) David's foster parent.

4. How did David's mother react at the trial?
(a) She was arrested and thrown in jail.
(b) She gave him up without a fight.
(c) She was happy to have him out of her life.
(d) She denied everything and blamed it all on David.

5. Where did David fear he would be returning to after his abuse trial?
(a) His father's house.
(b) Ms. Gold's house.
(c) His mother's house.
(d) Aunt Mary's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When David first arrives at Aunt Mary's, he is very hyperactive. What causes this sudden surge of energy?

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

3. After the trial, David is torn. He cannot decide what he wants more, his mother's love or ...?

4. What decision did the judge come to regarding David's custody arrangements?

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

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