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

2. In "Chapter 2," what does David's mother insist his father return to the store in town?
(a) Books.
(b) Seeds.
(c) Food.
(d) Clothing.

3. Why are David's pants wet in "Chapter 3"?
(a) From falling in a puddle.
(b) From the grass.
(c) From spilling a drink.
(d) From urinating.

4. Why does David's mother worry about his father in "Chapter 5"?
(a) She receives a medal in the mail.
(b) He says he has been injured.
(c) He hasn't written in a while.
(d) He is in a dangerous country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 1," how does David describe his years before starting school?

2. What does Aunt Mae admit when walking home from the factory party?

3. In "Chapter 3," what does Aunt Mae make for breakfast?

4. Why does David visit the courthouse with Mrs. Moore?

5. When does David's family go see Bobbie Lee Taylor speak?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the breakfast like that Aunt Mae prepares in "Chapter 3"?

3. How does the revival in "Chapter 4" affect David's town?

4. How does Aunt Mae attract attention to herself at the factory party?

5. What happens when David's father is drafted?

6. What does David say happened to George and Mae's relationship?

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

8. How does David feel about Mrs. Watkins?

9. Why does David sleep outside in "Chapter 2"?

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

(see the answer keys)

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