1. What did Ms. Gold recommend to the judge at David's abuse trial?
(a) That he should be returned to live with his Father.
(b) That he should be returned to live with Ms. Gold.
(c) That he should be returned to his mother's home.
(d) That he should never return to his mother's home.

2. What room was the boy forced to sleep in?
(a) The garage.
(b) The porch.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The basement.

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

4. 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?
(a) David tells her to mind her own business.
(b) David tells her that no one can prevent that anyway.
(c) David tells her his mother is abusing his brothers.
(d) David tells her it's okay. He wants to go home.

5. What did the note David wrote during the trial say?
(a) That he was happy.
(b) That he was sorry.
(c) That he was tired.
(d) That he was angry.

Short Answer 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?

2. David is used to stealing food, who does he begin to steal food from while at Aunt Mary's?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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