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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 10," why does David think about his toy train?
(a) Because he is escaping.
(b) Because he left it at home.
(c) Because he is going to work on trains.
(d) Because he broke it.

2. What action does David take at the end of "Chapter 10"?
(a) He stares out the window.
(b) He gets out of his seat.
(c) He calls for help.
(d) He exits the train.

3. Where do David and Jo Lynne end up going after the movie in "Chapter 7"?
(a) To a closed carnival.
(b) To the factory grounds.
(c) Where new houses are being built.
(d) To the river.

4. Where does David stay the night his mother dies?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) Outside on the porch.
(c) With his toy train.
(d) In bed with her.

5. Why does Jo Lynne come to David's town?
(a) She is looking for work.
(b) Her father moves there.
(c) She gets lost.
(d) Her grandmother lives there.

6. Why does the train conductor talk to David in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To ask about his personal life.
(b) To check his ticket stub.
(c) He thought David was someone else.
(d) To let him know when he has to get off the train.

7. What does Aunt Mae skip to help David with his date in "Chapter 7"?
(a) A night class.
(b) A date of her own.
(c) A singing gig.
(d) Her nap.

8. What does Aunt Mae give David for graduating?
(a) A check.
(b) A train ticket.
(c) A new suit.
(d) A watch.

9. How is David described in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Alone.
(b) Renewed.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Tired.

10. How is David's father's grave marked?
(a) With a wooden heart.
(b) With a white cross.
(c) With a marble gravestone.
(d) With a wreath.

11. In "Chapter 6," what picture does David's mother stare at often?
(a) The picture of David's father's grave.
(b) A picture of David's father in uniform.
(c) David's baby picture.
(d) Her wedding picture.

12. Who takes David's envelope of money on the train?
(a) A pick-pocket.
(b) A ticket operator.
(c) No one.
(d) The conductor.

13. What does Aunt Mae ask her friend, Flora, to do for her in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Lend her money.
(b) Help David get into high school.
(c) Find her a job.
(d) Watch after mother.

14. What does Aunt Mae agree to do the night of David's date in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Talk to Jo Lynne.
(b) Stay home with his mother.
(c) Drive him.
(d) Give him advice.

15. After digging his mother's grave, what does David instinctively know?
(a) That someone is in the house.
(b) That he is at peace.
(c) That he is in trouble.
(d) That he did the right thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aunt Mae tell David to get into Clyde's truck after graduation?

2. When will David get off his train in "Chapter 10"?

3. In "Chapter 8," when does Aunt Mae promise to send train tickets to David?

4. How does David feel after talking to Jo Lynne before she leaves town?

5. How does David finally find his mother in "Chapter 9"?

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