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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When David left the courtroom, his mother loaded him down with toys and clothes. He enjoyed these gifts, but cherished something else more. What was it?
(a) Ms. Gold's gifts.
(b) The hug with his mother.
(c) The attention he received in the courtroom.
(d) His mother's money.

2. What did Johnny Jones dare David to do?
(a) Steal a magazine from the book store.
(b) Steal a pen from their teacher.
(c) Steal an airplane from Walgreen's.
(d) Steal a beer from the grocery store.

3. Where did Big Larry and David ride their bikes when they were in David's old neighborhood?
(a) Past David's mother's house.
(b) Past Aunt Mary's house.
(c) Past the pizza bar.
(d) Past the police station.

4. After the trial, David's mother warns him to be 'a good boy! A better boy!' and to have a 'happy life'. What other piece of advice does she give him?
(a) She tells him to enjoy his freedom.
(b) She tells him this is a new beginning.
(c) She tells him to run-away.
(d) She tells him to get in the car.

5. What was a normal part of the evening routine at the Pelzer household?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Prescription pills.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. David's father says he can forgive David for causing the family problems, but what can't he forgive him for?

4. How did David react when his visitor didn't show up to the Catanzes'?

5. What did David continue to believe despite what everyone told him?

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