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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what location does the premiere reading of the poem that was written about Shawn take place?
(a) The Seattle Center for the Arts.
(b) The Kendell mansion.
(c) The White House.
(d) The Trolley Museum.

2. In Shawn's memory of Christmas when he is six years old, what are Cindy and Paul doing?
(a) Buying Shawn's Christmas gift.
(b) Wrapping Mom's Christmas gift.
(c) Wrapping Shawn's Christmas present.
(d) Sneaking peaks at their Christmas gifts.

3. What color are the dog's eyes?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gray.

4. During the doozy of a seizure that Shawn has during the Alice Ponds Show, what does Shawn experience?
(a) Pure joy.
(b) Confusion and angst.
(c) Absolute peace.
(d) Abject terror.

5. What kind of prize does his father win?
(a) Newberry.
(b) Nobel.
(c) Emmy.
(d) Pulitzer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, while Shawn is outside on the front porch, what is the origin of the strong smell of fumes?

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

3. Who is Paul?

4. How many times has Shawn's father said his name aloud in his presence?

5. What does Shawn's father say he did, night after night, when Shawn was born?

(see the answer key)

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