A Child Called It Ch. 1

Why does Dave want to finish washing the dishes as quickly as possible?

• So he can make his bed
• So he can finish his homework
• so he can have his brother's leftover breakfast.
• So he can play ball before school.

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Why does Dave's mother push his face into the counter?

• She catches him with his hands out of the dish water.
• He sasses her.
• She sees him hurting his brother.
• She hears him using foul language.

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What is Dave's mother's favorite weapon against him?

• Kicks to the thighs
• Open handed slaps
• Slaps with a leather belt.
• Withholding food.

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How does Dave's mother surprise him after he finishes washing the dishes?

• She tells him he did a good job with the dishes.
• She gives him a kiss on the forehead.
• She tells him she is proud of him.
• She allows him to eat the milk and cereal leftover in his brother's bowl.

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What are the contents of the lunch Dave's mother has been making him every day for three years?

• Two bologna sandwiches and carrot sticks.
• Two peanut butter sandwiches and carrot sticks.
• Two tuna sandwiches and an apple.
• Two jelly sandwiches and an apple.

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What does Dave's mother tell him to say when they ask what happened to his face?

• The dog jumped on him.
• He fell down the stairs.
• His brother hit him.
• He ran into a door.

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How does Dave's mother look on a typical day?

• Long shiny hair, shining teeth, and stylish
• Soft curly hair, thin, and lovely
• Swollen red eyes, frazzled hair, no makeup and overweight.
• Short wavy hair, glowing smile, and well-groomed.

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What is the first thing Dave does when he gets to school?

• He goes to the auditorium for assembly.
• He goes to his homeroom.
• He goes to the lunch room for milk.
• He goes to the school office and is then sent to the nurse.

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Who checks for new injuries on Dave every morning before school starts?

• Miss Woods
• The school nurse
• The principal
• Mr. Zeigler

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What piece of clothing has Dave's mother made him wear to school every day for the past two years?

• A shirt that hangs down to his knees.
• A shirt that is too small for him.
• A long-sleeved shirt full of holes.
• A ripped t-shirt.

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