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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. David says he used to like school, but he now hates it. Why does David hate school?
(a) He doesn't like his teachers.
(b) They don't give him enough homework.
(c) He doesn't like his homework.
(d) It takes away from his playtime.

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 riding a bicycle.
(d) The boy and his mother had an argument over cleaning the kitchen.

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

5. What did the boy promise his father on the ride home from the police station?
(a) To be a good boy.
(b) To run away.
(c) To play outside.
(d) To go to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became David's best friend during his time at Aunt Mary's house?

2. What did David feel like towards his family as he rode to his trial?

3. At David's abuse trial, who did not appear in court?

4. Before his court hearing, where does David want to be placed?

5. What item did David's Mother once force him to eat as punishment.

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