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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 doesn't David's mother see a doctor when she needs one?
(a) Because she is afraid.
(b) Because she doesn't have money.
(c) Because she falls asleep.
(d) Because Aunt Mae helps her instead.

2. What does David say happened to Aunt Mae after she broke up with George?
(a) She tried to start a business.
(b) She was less interested in playing.
(c) She wrote poetry.
(d) She moved away.

3. Why does David say he didn't get the name of the last town his train passed in "Chapter 1"?
(a) He was sleeping.
(b) They didn't pass a town.
(c) He wasn't interested.
(d) The train was moving too fast.

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

5. What was George charged with that sent him to prison?
(a) A tax evasion charge.
(b) A battery charge.
(c) A morals charge.
(d) A robbery charge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the house David and his family move into in "Chapter 2" have little furniture?

2. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?

3. Why can't David unlock the door when Mrs. Watkins demands in "Chapter 3"?

4. What does David do the first time he smells Mrs. Watkins' breath?

5. In "Chapter 3," why does Mrs. Watkins slap David?

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