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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Before David goes to court, his mother comes to his foster home to visit. David regresses back to "The Boy," and is amazed because someone stands up to Mother when she says he is a bad boy. Who stands up for him?
(a) Ms. Gold.
(b) The other foster children.
(c) Aunt Mary.
(d) Father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David have trouble making at Aunt Mary's house?

2. What did the boy desperately want from his parents?

3. Why is David relieved when Mr. Zeigler tells him he's going to tell the class about his abuse?

4. Who tormented David and called him a wimp for not fighting his mother?

5. David had mixed emotions about his abuse being reported. Who was he afraid would be angry when they found out?

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