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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does David remember Bruce doing the first time they play together?
(a) Bruce made him eat dirt.
(b) Bruce kicked him out of the house.
(c) Bruce threw his hat in the water.
(d) Bruce handcuffed him to a chair.

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

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Watkins use her husband as a threat against her students?
(a) Because of his strength.
(b) Because of his violent past.
(c) Because of his reputation.
(d) Because of his size.

6. Who throws the party at the factory in "Chapter 5"?
(a) David's mother.
(b) The general contractor.
(c) The women who work there.
(d) Aunt Mae.

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

8. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?
(a) Cereal and oatmeal.
(b) Biscuits and eggs.
(c) Eggs and bacon.
(d) Ham and biscuits.

9. Why is Bobbie Lee Taylor's name well known in "Chapter 4"?
(a) He is running for mayor.
(b) It isn't well known.
(c) It is all over flyers in town.
(d) He makes radio appearances.

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

11. When is David's father drafted?
(a) Near the end of the war.
(b) His father isn't drafted.
(c) Once the war started.
(d) Before the war begins.

12. Why does David visit the courthouse with Mrs. Moore?
(a) To speak to a judge.
(b) To be part of a play.
(c) To pay for Aunt Mae's ticket.
(d) To help his father with money.

13. What color is the flower Aunt Mae packs in David's lunch?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Blue.

14. In "Chapter 3," what leftovers does David find in his lunch?
(a) Hush puppies.
(b) Fish.
(c) Beans.
(d) Eggs.

15. What does David say about his emotions when he first learns his father died?
(a) He can't think about his emotions.
(b) He has never been more sad.
(c) He doesn't know how to feel.
(d) He feels bad for his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Watkins tell David when the ambulance takes her away after trying to break down the door?

2. In "Chapter 3," what does David's father sell along with some seeds?

3. In "Chapter 4," why are the mechanic shops closed?

4. In "Chapter 4," what is Aunt Mae promoted to at work?

5. Why does Aunt Mae spend less time at home after the factory party?

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