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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does David think about the beach when he learns his father died?
(a) Because of his fond memories there.
(b) Because he was going to go there that weekend.
(c) Because he's trying to think of something else.
(d) Because they wanted to visit there.

2. What does Aunt Mae admit when walking home from the factory party?
(a) She could be happy in the hills.
(b) She should have calmed down at the party.
(c) She misses George.
(d) She likes dancing all night.

3. Why does David's father sell the seeds in "Chapter 3"?
(a) To prove he is right.
(b) To make David's mother angry.
(c) For grocery money.
(d) To start a new business.

4. How does David say Aunt Mae met George?
(a) At the movies.
(b) He was David's friend.
(c) When her car broke down.
(d) On a walk.

5. In "Chapter 3," why does Mrs. Watkins slap David?
(a) Because he won't stand up.
(b) Because his pants are wet.
(c) Because he burps.
(d) Because he talks back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does David say he didn't get the name of the last town his train passed in "Chapter 1"?

2. What does Aunt Mae say when questioned about why she didn't go on Bobbie Lee Taylor's stage?

3. In "Chapter 2," why doesn't David's mother see a doctor when she needs one?

4. Who suggests David take Jo Lynne to the movies in "Chapter 7"?

5. What does David say happened to Aunt Mae after she broke up with George?

(see the answer key)

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