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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does David say it was difficult to play near his new house?
(a) There are snakes.
(b) His mother doesn't let him out after dark.
(c) There is no one to play with.
(d) It always rains.

2. What does everyone at the factory party ask Aunt Mae to do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Stop dancing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Stop singing.

3. 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 someone asked him to write a song.
(d) Because he forgot his homework.

4. What does David say he did to Bruce and his friends while he was crying?
(a) He puked on them.
(b) He ran away.
(c) He threw rocks at them.
(d) He hit Bruce.

5. In "Chapter 1," what does David say lights up the night during his train ride?
(a) Cars' headlights.
(b) People.
(c) Stars.
(d) Signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Mae admit when walking home from the factory party?

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

3. Why does David say Aunt Mae wanted him to stay home from school one more year when he was five?

4. What does David think is strange about the room Mrs. Watkins takes him to in "Chapter 3"?

5. Why does David's father sell the seeds in "Chapter 3"?

(see the answer key)

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