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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Watkins's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a painter.
(b) He is a deacon.
(c) He is a mechanic.
(d) He is a reporter.

3. 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) He goes to her church.
(d) They used to be neighbors.

4. Why does David return the flower to Aunt Mae?
(a) Because it's the only one she could grow.
(b) Because he doesn't want it at school.
(c) Because he wants to give her something too.
(d) Because it smells good.

5. What does Mrs. Watkins threaten to do to David in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Hit him with a ruler.
(b) Kick him out of school.
(c) Make him move all the desks.
(d) Call the authorities.

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

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

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

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

11. What does the train ride in "Chapter 1" remind David of?
(a) His birthday.
(b) Christmas as a child.
(c) A book he read as a child.
(d) Traveling with his father.

12. Why does David say he didn't get the name of the last town his train passed in "Chapter 1"?
(a) He wasn't interested.
(b) The train was moving too fast.
(c) They didn't pass a town.
(d) He was sleeping.

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

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

15. What does David say happened to him when Bruce and his friends found him crying?
(a) They beat him up.
(b) They took him home.
(c) They tossed him in the river.
(d) They told his dad.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is wrong with Aunt Mae's breakfast in "Chapter 3"?

3. What is David's response in "Chapter 2" after learning his father wants him to help with the crops?

4. How do they make a dance floor in the factory for the party?

5. Why does David say it was difficult to play near his new house?

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