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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During David's visit with his mother, Aunt Mary leaves the room to answer the telephone. What does Mother do when she is alone with David?
(a) She hits him and tells David he's been a bad boy.
(b) She grabs him by the arm and tells him she loves him.
(c) She gives him hugs and kisses.
(d) She grabs him by the arm and tells him he's caused the family enormous trouble.

2. When David makes his telephone call, he is too scared to dial the numbers. Who dialed the number for him?
(a) Big Larry.
(b) Chris.
(c) Lilian.
(d) Connie.

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

4. Who alerted authorities that David was being abused?
(a) His father.
(b) Mr. Zeigler.
(c) Ms. Gold.
(d) John.

5. David is taken to a psychiatrist, what name does the psychiatrist insist on calling David?
(a) David.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Darren.
(d) Donald.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did David fear he would be returning to after his abuse trial?

3. Where did the boy often have to sit for hours?

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

5. What was a normal part of the evening routine at the Pelzer household?

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