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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 do David's former school mates with money do at their universities?
(a) Travel the world.
(b) Join fraternities.
(c) Buy expensive things from David.
(d) Run for public office.

2. When David finds his mother in "Chapter 9," where is blood coming from?
(a) Her ears.
(b) Her forehead.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her mouth.

3. What makes David's eighth grade graduation important?
(a) He's the first in the family.
(b) His whole family is there.
(c) He has straight A's.
(d) He is giving a speech.

4. What does David's mother do at the end of "Chapter 6"?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Looks at a picture.
(c) Watches TV.
(d) Reads a book.

5. When David starts crying in "Chapter 9," why does he think it is strange?
(a) Because his mother is selfish.
(b) Because he isn't sad.
(c) Because he never cries.
(d) Because he is too old.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 8," why does Clyde go to Nashville?

2. At the end of "Chapter 10," who does David consider turning to for help?

3. Why does Mr. Williams give David money in "Chapter 8"?

4. Who suggests David take Jo Lynne to the movies in "Chapter 7"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aunt Mae help make David's graduation night special?

2. In "Chapter 8," how do David's former classmates affect him?

3. Why is Aunt Mae home more in "Chapter 8"?

4. How does David react after shooting the preacher?

5. How does David reflect on what happened in the hills before he left town?

6. How does David leave town after his mother dies?

7. What does David's mother do on his graduation night?

8. Why does Aunt Mae leave David in "Chapter 8"?

9. What happens when Aunt Mae asks Flora for help in "Chapter 6"?

10. How do the townspeople feel about David's mother in "Chapter 7"?

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