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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is David hurt by when Roevra visits him?

3. What decision did the judge come to regarding David's custody arrangements?

4. When David gave his note to someone at the trail, how did this person react?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't David understand simple terms, such as "grounded?"

2. 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?"

3. What is the bicycle a symbol of to David?

4. What item becomes David's obsession at The Catanze's?

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 makes the note David wrote in The Trial significant?

7. David notes in the chapter entitled Adrift, that Rudy seems angry at him. Why is Rudy angry with David?

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

9. In An Angel named Ms. Gold, how did David react when Aunt Mary grabbed his arm?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David had two main social workers in during his time in foster care. How did the social workers aid David? Were there any instances in which they hindered David? Compare and contrast David's relationships with his case workers.

Essay Topic 2

When his mother hugged him, David said he wanted to hold onto what he felt at that moment forever. Explain why David would want to hold onto this moment. Were there any other instances of moments David wanted to relive? Why was this moment significant?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism represented by David's bicycle. Was the bicycle an important aspect to David's story? How did the bike change David?

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