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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, during the "amazingly loud" applause, who flinches?
(a) Shawn.
(b) The reporter.
(c) Sydney.
(d) The young waiter.

2. Why does Shawn say that he loves his seizures?
(a) They are reality.
(b) They made him famous.
(c) They do not hurt.
(d) He is being sarcastic.

3. How many times has Shawn's father said his name aloud in his presence?
(a) Ninety-six times.
(b) Twenty-six times.
(c) Sixteen times.
(d) Six times.

4. What does Shawn think about death?
(a) Death is a big fat nothing.
(b) Death is peaceful.
(c) Death is the exactly the opposite of of what Cindy says it is.
(d) Death will put him out of his misery.

5. What phrase is confusing to Shawn at first because of his lack of experience?
(a) Postal worker.
(b) Cigarette drag.
(c) Turkey dressing.
(d) Chicken soup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mom say to Cindy when she gets back in the van?

2. What phrase is still confusing to Shawn?

3. Where is Shawn the week before his father comes by the house?

4. Who is Cindy?

5. How many people attend the premiere reading of the poem?

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