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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The person at the bar gives the boy these two items:
(a) His name and address.
(b) A soda and a pizza.
(c) A quarter and a soda.
(d) French bread and salami.

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

3. What lie was told to the police officer by Father?
(a) The boy and his mother had an argument over the televison commercials.
(b) The boy and his mother had an argument over what to eat for dinner.
(c) The boy and his mother had an argument over cleaning the kitchen.
(d) The boy and his mother had an argument over riding a bicycle.

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

5. What does his mother make the boy do in order to prove he didn't steal any food?
(a) Take laxatives.
(b) Stand in the corner.
(c) Sit on the steps.
(d) Throw up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does David learn will happen to his possessions if he lives them behind?

3. What is "The Boy's" real name?

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

5. Who catches the boy stealing and calls the police?

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