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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 wing in the Hill was David eventually moved to?
2. Where did Rudy threaten to take David if he didn't change his attitude?
3. When David arrives at The Catanzes' house after his release from the Hill, what do the other foster children do?
4. Summer is over and David returns to school. Who 'befriends' David?
5. What did David's mother stand up and shout during the hearing?
Short Essay Questions
1. David is again placed with the Turnboughs. David informs Alice that this is where he belongs. One day David realizes that he cannot preform a simple life skills task, and begs Alice to teach him. What was the task, and what happened when David attempted the task?
2. While at the Hill, what did the mental health person want David to do?
3. In the Break Away chapter, David visits the Russian River once again. What did David take with him, and why was it important?
4. In the chapter entitled The Defiant One, David is on a quest for friendships. Where does this quest lead him?
5. In the Mother's Love chapter, whose house did David refer to as his home?
6. What information did Uncle Lee give to David about Stephen, his father?
7. When living with the Turnboughs, why did David have an issue with Bruce?
8. Why did David ask to be removed from the Walshes' household?
9. When David goes to court, what does his lawyer tell the judge?
10. In the Estranged chapter, when David sees Russell, his brother, why doesn't David tell that he thinks Russell is now being abused?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many instances during "The Lost Boy" where David describes his mother's actions. During many of these descriptions, she is cold and removed from David. Rarely is she ever kind to David. Citing specific examples, describe five of Roevra's actions toward her son. Where her actions toward David justified? Did Roevra ever apologize or explain her actions toward David?
Essay Topic 2
David faced many conflicts in the story. How did David overcome these conflicts? Were there any instances in which David had mishandled conflicts? How did David's ability to face conflict change as he grew older?
Essay Topic 3
David lived with many different foster care parents. David was fortunate, because he was able to stay with three of the families for extended periods of time. Which household--the Catanzes', the Turnboughs', or the Walshes'--provided the best experience for David? Please include three specific examples to support your answer.
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