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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. From whose arms did Gordan have to physically remove David when it was time to leave?

2. Who did David think of when he was aboard a 747 heading for his new life?

3. What does David realize when Carlos and he see his brother?

4. Who called David the day before he left for the Air Force?

5. After David leaves the Jones' foster home, which foster home did he revisit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "The Hill?"

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

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

4. What information did Uncle Lee give to David about Stephen, his father?

5. Why did David ask to be removed from the Walshes' household?

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

7. Why did David feel responsible for the Nulls' divorce?

8. 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?

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

10. In the Estranged chapter, when David is being removed from the Catanzes', Gordan tells David he should feel fortunate to have been with one family for so long, and that David shouldn't complain about the move. Why did Gordan say this to David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David had trouble making friends throughout his teenage years. He tells of many instances where he made friends whose goals were to get David into some type of trouble. Explain how David's friendships effected his life. Why did David make the friendships he made? Did the type of friendships he made throughout the story change? If so, how or why? Explain why having a close friend is an essential part of adolescence.

Essay Topic 2

David's mother wanted to control him even after he was placed in the foster care system. List several ways she was able to "control" David even though she didn't see or have custody of him.

Essay Topic 3

A common theme throughout David's life is the belief that he deserved the abuse he received from his mother. David later finds out that many children who are abused also have these same feelings. How did this thinking pattern affect David throughout his life? Did David ever release himself from this "I deserve abuse" mind-set? Cite examples to support your answer.

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