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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 3," why does David stop on the way to school to write?
(a) Because someone asked him to write a song.
(b) Because he wants to write a novel.
(c) Because he wants to write a note to a friend.
(d) Because he forgot his homework.

2. In "Chapter 2," why does David's father need help in the fields?
(a) Because he is getting older.
(b) Because there is clay in the ground.
(c) Because he wants to turn a profit.
(d) Because the plow breaks.

3. Why can't David unlock the door when Mrs. Watkins demands in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Because the lock is stuck.
(b) Because it locks on her side of the door.
(c) Because she is leaning on the door.
(d) Because he is sleeping.

4. What does Mrs. Watkins tell David when the ambulance takes her away after trying to break down the door?
(a) That she is sorry.
(b) To call her husband.
(c) That he'll be punished.
(d) Not to tell anyone.

5. Where do David and his family move after his father loses his job?
(a) In with his grandmother.
(b) Next to the factory.
(c) To the city.
(d) To the hills.

6. What does Aunt Mae say when questioned about why she didn't go on Bobbie Lee Taylor's stage?
(a) She is uncertain.
(b) She knows she is a sinner.
(c) There wasn't enough room.
(d) She is too afraid.

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

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

9. How does the local preacher feel about the Evangelist revival in "Chapter 4"?
(a) He doesn't like it.
(b) He doesn't know it's in town.
(c) He wants to approve it first.
(d) He looks forward to it.

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

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

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

13. At the end of "Chapter 1," what does David watch out his train window?
(a) Traffic.
(b) The trees.
(c) The towns.
(d) People getting on the train.

14. How does David say he learned that George was arrested?
(a) His mother told him.
(b) An article in the paper.
(c) Through a letter.
(d) A phone call.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Mae pack David's lunches in?

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

3. In "Chapter 1," what does David say lights up the night during his train ride?

4. Why does David say he would stay inside and play with his train as a child?

5. In "Chapter 3," why does Mrs. Watkins slap David?

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