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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the boy runs away from the Pelzer household, what did he hope?
(a) That things would be the same.
(b) That he could ride his bike.
(c) That they would go on vacation.
(d) That things would be different.

2. How did David feel after his first visit with the psychiatrist?
(a) Happy.
(b) Jumpy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Grumpy.

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

4. The boy steals this object while at the pizza bar:
(a) A quarter.
(b) A dollar.
(c) A dime.
(d) Salami and bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What doesn't the psychiatrist allow David to do?

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

4. After David leaves Aunt Mary's who were his first 'permanent' foster parents?

5. How does Lilian punish David when he breaks her rules?

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