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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Bobbie Lee Taylor's name well known in "Chapter 4"?
(a) He makes radio appearances.
(b) It isn't well known.
(c) It is all over flyers in town.
(d) He is running for mayor.

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

4. In "Chapter 3," what leftovers does David find in his lunch?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Beans.
(c) Hush puppies.
(d) Fish.

5. What does David say he did to Bruce and his friends while he was crying?
(a) He hit Bruce.
(b) He ran away.
(c) He threw rocks at them.
(d) He puked on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor say happens when the men who are overseas come home?

2. Why does David's mother worry about his father in "Chapter 5"?

3. What was George charged with that sent him to prison?

4. When is David's father drafted?

5. How does David say he learned that George was arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David react to learning that his father died in the war?

2. What does Bobbie Lee Taylor talk about during his revival in "Chapter 4"?

3. How does David say his family reacted to George?

4. How does the propeller factory affect David's town?

5. In "Chapter 5," what makes David excited about school?

6. How does Mrs. Watkins feel about David?

7. What changes for Aunt Mae after the factory party in "Chapter 5"?

8. What does the train ride in "Chapter 1" remind David of?

9. What is the party like at the factory in "Chapter 5"?

10. What does David's father try to do with the land at the new house in "Chapter 2"?

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