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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 1," how does David describe his years before starting school?
(a) Tortured and troubled.
(b) The best of his childhood.
(c) Beautifully sad.
(d) Quickly passing.

2. How does David know his first grade teacher before school begins?
(a) They used to be neighbors.
(b) His mother plays cards with her.
(c) She was his pre-school teacher.
(d) He goes to her church.

3. Why does David say Aunt Mae wanted him to stay home from school one more year when he was five?
(a) Because he was small.
(b) Because he didn't talk much.
(c) Because he couldn't count.
(d) Because she was losing her mind.

4. In "Chapter 2," why doesn't David's mother see a doctor when she needs one?
(a) Because she is afraid.
(b) Because she falls asleep.
(c) Because she doesn't have money.
(d) Because Aunt Mae helps her instead.

5. Why does the house David and his family move into in "Chapter 2" have little furniture?
(a) They were robbed before they moved.
(b) The new house is larger than the old one.
(c) The rented their furniture with the house.
(d) They sold their furniture to make money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do David and his family move after his father loses his job?

2. What does David say made Aunt Mae stand out in his small town?

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

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

5. What does the train ride in "Chapter 1" remind David of?

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