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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 2," why does David's father need help in the fields?
(a) Because there is clay in the ground.
(b) Because the plow breaks.
(c) Because he wants to turn a profit.
(d) Because he is getting older.

2. What does David do the first time he smells Mrs. Watkins' breath?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Throws up.
(c) Breathes it in deeply.
(d) Covers his nose.

3. At the end of "Chapter 1," what does David watch out his train window?
(a) People getting on the train.
(b) Traffic.
(c) The towns.
(d) The trees.

4. What does Aunt Mae pack David's lunches in?
(a) Her old purse.
(b) Brown bags.
(c) Plastic bags.
(d) Newspaper.

5. Where does David sleep at the end of "Chapter 2"?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The porch.
(c) The car.
(d) The couch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2," what does David's mother insist his father return to the store in town?

2. In "Chapter 3," what happens to Mrs. Watkins when she tries to knock the door down?

3. In "Chapter 3," why does David stop on the way to school to write?

4. In "Chapter 1," what does David say lights up the night during his train ride?

5. In "Chapter 2," how does David lose a tooth?

(see the answer key)

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