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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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 grabs him by the arm and tells him she loves him.
(b) She gives him hugs and kisses.
(c) She grabs him by the arm and tells him he's caused the family enormous trouble.
(d) She hits him and tells David he's been a bad boy.

2. What was David's response when the judge asked him where he would like to live?
(a) David says he wants to live with his mother.
(b) David says he wants to live with the judge.
(c) David says he wants to live with his father.
(d) David says he wants to live with Ms. Gold.

3. At David's abuse trial, who did not appear in court?
(a) His father.
(b) Ms. Gold.
(c) David.
(d) His mother.

4. David and the other children at Aunt Mary's house like to steal what items from the grocery store?
(a) Books.
(b) Candy bars.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Toys.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After the trial, David is torn. He cannot decide what he wants more, his mother's love or ...?

4. 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?

5. After the boy runs away from the Pelzer household, what did he hope?

Short Essay Questions

1. In An Angel named Ms. Gold, why did David feel he should be placed in jail?

2. Why was it important for David to form a bond with Ms. Gold?

3. Why does David dread commercial breaks?

4. After David's custody trial, what does he say to Ms. Gold?

5. In the chapter entitled Adrift, there are several instances where David wanted to talk to Lilian. What emotions inhibited the conversations from happening.

6. What prompts the psychiatrist to report that David has anger issues?

7. When David first arrived at Aunt Mary's, what was his response to the other foster children when they asked "what he was in for?"

8. What emotion(s) is David's mother trying to convey when she gives him new toys, clothes, and advice after his trial?

9. In An Angel named Ms. Gold, what did the police officer tell David's mother?

10. In New Beginnings, what does Tony do for David?

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