View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Aunt Mae's breakfast in "Chapter 3"?
(a) She is sick when she makes it.
(b) It fell on the floor.
(c) It got cold.
(d) It is poorly prepared.

2. Why does Mr. Williams give David money in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He owes him money.
(b) He buys things from David.
(c) He feels bad for him.
(d) He wants David to invest it for him.

3. How do the women decorate their hair for the party in "Chapter 5"?
(a) With flowers.
(b) With short hair cuts.
(c) With bows.
(d) With hats.

4. In "Chapter 3," why does David stop on the way to school to write?
(a) Because he wants to write a note to a friend.
(b) Because he wants to write a novel.
(c) Because he forgot his homework.
(d) Because someone asked him to write a song.

5. Why does Aunt Mae go to the movie theater on Saturdays?
(a) For her new job.
(b) To play music.
(c) To see the latest movie.
(d) To meet men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David decide to do about taking his mother to an institution in "Chapter 8"?

2. Why does David think about the beach when he learns his father died?

3. Why does Aunt Mae spend less time at home after the factory party?

4. What does David ask Jo Lynne before she leaves town?

5. Why does everyone clear off the floor when Aunt Mae begins dancing in "Chapter 5"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 341 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample