Chapter 7

Where was Rudy driving David to? And why?
Rudy was driving David to San Mateo County Juvenile, bcause of the fire incident.
Describe David’s new place? How does he feel being there?
The walls were composed of dirty white cinder blocks. the cell had a faded waxed cement floor, David felt scared.
Who was David’s first visitor? Was he excited?
David's first visitor was his father, he wasn't excited because his father was the last person he would want to see while he was in Juvi.
What did David’s father say to him before he could even say anything to him?
David's father tells him to shut up before he could say anything.
What papers do you think David’s mother wanted his father to sign?
I think the papers his mother wants his father to sign are papers so they could put him in a psychiatric home.
Why do you think his mother wants to put him away?
I think this is just a way his mother could get revange.
What is the master plan of his mom?
The master plan of his mother was to, make everyone believe David was crazy.
What can happen to Lillian? What do you think of her?
Lilian could loose her license as a foster parent, I think she is very nice.
Why can’t Ms. Gold visit him?
Ms. Gold can't visit David anymore because he has a probation officer.
Who has full custody of David?
His mother still has full custody of David.
What statement does he use a simile in? p. 204
"Her statement hit me like a ton of bricks"
Why did Lillian’s statement matter so much?
Lilians statement wasimportant becuase it had to do with david's behavior.
Do you think Ms. C really loves David? How do you know?
I think Mrs.C really loves David because she really cares about him, and she is trying to watch out for him, like telling him what is mother is trying to do. She is also taking care of his turtle for him.
What did Mrs.C have inside the chocolate box?
It was his little pet turtle.
How does the lawyer describe David to the judge? Give examples
He states that Divid is a rebellious, and that he has displayed aggressive behavior.
what ended up being the judge’s decision for the arson crime?
"Pending no further verification on the charge of arson, the court recommends 100 days in juvinile detention."
Where did David go back to after he got out?
David went back to his foster home with the Catanze's.

"THE TRAIL" Chapter 3

1.why does he feel like a traitor?What did Ms. Gold try to explain to Dave about the judge’s decision?
David felt like a traitor becuase he had told his mothers secret, Ms. Gold tried to explain to David that he had to make a decision between going back with his mother or being under the ssystem.
2.Describe what he saw right when he entered court?
When he enteres the court he saw his mother and his brothers waiting on a bench.
3.What would Ms Gold like david to do?
Ms. Gold wanted David to tell the judge the truth.
4.Who did Dave write a letter to?
David awrote letter to his mother.
5.What did that letter say?
The letter said that he was sorry, and that he didn't mean for it to come to that. He didn't mean to tell their secret, he didn't want to hurt the family, and if she could forgive him.
6.What did Dave say to Ms. Gold when he tapped her hand?
David asked her if he could give the letter to his mother.

7.Why do you think David’s mom didn’t say anything when the judge asked her if she had any statements?
I think she didn't say anything, becuase she was ashamed of what she has become.
8.Why does he have so much trouble deciding what to do, explain the 2 sides.What did the judge ask David?
the Jdge asked David if he wanted to be under the system or go back to his home, I think david just felt that he had to go home because that was his mother. Then he realized that he never wanted to live like that ever again.
9.What did David blurt out to the judge?
David blurted out to the judge; "You sir! i want to live with you! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to cause any trouble!"
10.What significant thing made david realize he wants to be he courts’?
Freedom and Ms.Golds perfume.
11.What did Dave’s mother say to him and what did she give him after thy left the court house?
David's mother told him to have a happy life, and to be a good boy. She gave him new clothes and toys.
12.When David waived good bye who was the only person to return his gesture?
When David waved goodbye the only person to returne his gesture was hid mother.
13.What do you think about mom’s reaction after the judges decision?
It was really diffrent like she knew all along.

Chapter 2 "AN ANGEL NAMED Ms. GOLD"

1. What was the date he finally got his prayers answered?
The date he go his prayers answered was on March 5, 1973.
2. What happened that day?
That day the police went for him at the school and took David to a foster home.
3. What was the truth about him?
The truth about him was that he was being abused for years and that was why he was the way he was.
4. Who did Dave not get a chance to say good bye to? How did he feel about that?
David never got the chance to say goodbye to his english teacher, Mrs. Woodworth. He regret not saying goodbye to her.
5. Where did the officer drive David to?
The officer drove David to the county hospital.
6. What did the doctor recommend for Dave to get?
The docter recommended that David gets plenty of food and time in the sun.
7. What did mom program into Davids head?
Thay he was a bad boy.
8. when did he realize he was safe?
David realized he was safe when the police said that his mother was never going to hurt him.
9. Where is his new home? Describe it
His new home was in the hills, it was a log cabin house with lots of windows and a big backyard.
10. What was his reaction in being in A FOSTER HOUSE?
David has never heard the term foster home.
11. How did he react when aunt Mary grabbed his arm?
David covered his face and his knees began to shake.
12. What does David dream about? Do you think he will get over it?
David Dreams about his mom, no, I think his mother traumatized him for life.
13. Who was Ms. Gold? Describe her.
Ms. Gold worked with child protective services, she had long shiny blond hair with a bright face.
14. Why wouldn’t Dave tell Ms. Gold the truth?
He got scared and he thought his mother would make him pay for telling their secret.
15. How is mom during the time aunt Mary is on the phone?
She is really frustarted with David, and she is telling him he is going to pay for everything he has done.
16. What does Dave later realize about Ms. Gold?
David realized that Ms. Gold just wanted to help him.
17. Do you think the cycle of hate moved onto another brother?
To tell you the truth MIss Jade i have no idea, maybe it seems like it since his brother had a broken leg.
18. Why does david retract all his statements?
He got sacred of his mother because he thought he was just going to get beat, he felt like a traitor becuase he told his mothers secret.