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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aunt Mae admit when walking home from the factory party?
(a) She should have calmed down at the party.
(b) She likes dancing all night.
(c) She could be happy in the hills.
(d) She misses George.

3. While David's father is at war, what does his mother do around the house?
(a) Sleeps a lot.
(b) Makes bread to sell.
(c) Takes care of the crops.
(d) Rents out a room.

4. What does the band that plays at the factory party do when the war is over?
(a) Plays wedding receptions.
(b) Plays for a party at David's house.
(c) Breaks up.
(d) Finds new members.

5. What is David's response in "Chapter 2" after learning his father wants him to help with the crops?
(a) David can't wait to help.
(b) David wants to return to school.
(c) David wants to start his own farm.
(d) David pretends to be sick.

6. In "Chapter 3," what happens to Mrs. Watkins when she tries to knock the door down?
(a) She runs into the wall instead.
(b) She falls over a chair.
(c) She is arrested.
(d) She breaks her shoulder bone.

7. What does David think is strange about the room Mrs. Watkins takes him to in "Chapter 3"?
(a) The lights won't turn on.
(b) It is full of junk.
(c) It is missing a window pane.
(d) The door doesn't lock.

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

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

10. What does David say happened to Aunt Mae after she broke up with George?
(a) She wrote poetry.
(b) She was less interested in playing.
(c) She moved away.
(d) She tried to start a business.

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

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

13. In "Chapter 4," what is Aunt Mae promoted to at work?
(a) Manager.
(b) Supervisor.
(c) CEO.
(d) Field operator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Watkins's husband do for a living?

2. Why does Mrs. Watkins use her husband as a threat against her students?

3. Why does Mrs. Watkins make David stand up in "Chapter 3"?

4. At the end of "Chapter 5," what does David realize about himself?

5. Why is Bobbie Lee Taylor's name well known in "Chapter 4"?

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