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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. When David arrives at The Catanzes' house after his release from the Hill, what do the other foster children do?
(a) They play a game with him.
(b) They avoid him.
(c) They look at him differently.
(d) They throw him a party.

2. When David is a sophomore in high school, what program does his school place him in?
(a) A work-school program.
(b) A vocational program.
(c) An advanced learning program.
(d) A slow learner program.

3. What did Lilian tell David about his turtle on the ride home to The Cantanzes' house?
(a) She said it died.
(b) She said it was soup.
(c) She said she gave it to another child.
(d) She said it ran away.

4. Where did Rudy threaten to take David if he didn't change his attitude?
(a) The Big House.
(b) The Garage.
(c) The Hill.
(d) The Hall.

5. On Saturdays, what in special event did David and Alice partake?
(a) They went to dances.
(b) They went to the movies.
(c) They played games.
(d) They went to music concerts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade is David getting ready to enter when he lives with the Catanzes?

2. What did Johnny Jones dare David to do?

3. After the failed plan, where does David spend the night?

4. While at the Turnboughs, why does David only wash his clothes on Saturdays and Sundays?

5. In order to stay friends, what task does John ask David to complete?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Coming Around chapter, David is in high school and making true friends. Who are some of the people David makes friends with when the Walshes move? Please give a brief description of their relationships.

2. In the Break Away chapter, David visits the Russian River once again. What did David take with him, and why was it important?

3. Why didn't anyone believe David when he said he didn't start the fire?

4. In the Estranged chapter, when David sees Russell, his brother, why doesn't David tell that he thinks Russell is now being abused?

5. While at the Hill, what did the mental health person want David to do?

6. Why did David join the Air Force?

7. What two items did David accidentally leave behind at the Catanze's?

8. When David goes to court, what does his lawyer tell the judge?

9. What is "The Hill?"

10. In the Mother's Love chapter, whose house did David refer to as his home?

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