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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does David sleep at the end of "Chapter 2"?
(a) The couch.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The porch.
(d) The car.

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

3. What does David say made Aunt Mae stand out in his small town?
(a) The way she stayed inside.
(b) The religion she practiced.
(c) The way she dressed.
(d) The books she read.

4. In "Chapter 5," what grade is David in?
(a) Fourth grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Seventh grade.
(d) Sixth grade.

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

6. What is wrong with Aunt Mae's breakfast in "Chapter 3"?
(a) It fell on the floor.
(b) It got cold.
(c) She is sick when she makes it.
(d) It is poorly prepared.

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

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

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

10. While in the first grade, what does David analyze about Mrs. Watkins in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her accent.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her husband.

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

12. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor say happens when the men who are overseas come home?
(a) They don't make any money.
(b) They sleep a lot.
(c) They lose their religion.
(d) They move back overseas.

13. Why does David say it was strange for Aunt Mae to become his best friend?
(a) Because he was afraid of her.
(b) Because she was hard to know.
(c) Because he rarely saw her.
(d) Because they were different.

14. How does David's mother learn that David's father died in the war?
(a) A letter.
(b) A visit from his superior.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A telegram.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 4," who asks Aunt Mae about why she didn't go up on Bobbie Lee Taylor's stage?

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

3. While David's father is at war, what does his mother do around the house?

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

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

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