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

3. 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 they wanted to visit there.
(c) Because of his fond memories there.
(d) Because he was going to go there that weekend.

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

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 size.
(d) Because of his reputation.

6. Why does Bobbie Lee Taylor invite people on stage with him?
(a) To shake his hand.
(b) To recommit to their religion.
(c) To lead the crowd in prayers.
(d) To ask questions.

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

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

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

10. How do the women decorate their hair for the party in "Chapter 5"?
(a) With bows.
(b) With flowers.
(c) With short hair cuts.
(d) With hats.

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

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

13. 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 hills.
(d) To the city.

14. In "Chapter 2," how does David lose a tooth?
(a) He gets punched.
(b) He eats something hard.
(c) It falls out in his sleep.
(d) Mrs. Watkins knocks it out.

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