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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Shawn in Chapter 8, when does his father seem to feel the closest to Shawn?
(a) When sitting quietly next to Shawn in the sun.
(b) When his father laughs after performing the little "ritual."
(c) During his siezures.
(d) During the reading of the award-winning poem.

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

3. When does Paul realize what he is doing with the lighter?
(a) When Cindy screams in his face.
(b) When the lighter fails to ignite.
(c) When their mother opens the back door.
(d) When Shawn goes into a seizure.

4. What does Shawn hear as they first drive off in the van after the accident?
(a) Silence.
(b) The crunch of gravel.
(c) Crying.
(d) A siren.

5. In Chapter 5 when Shawn's mother dresses him up, what does Shawn object to wearing?
(a) Dress shoes.
(b) Dark slacks.
(c) A white shirt.
(d) A bow tie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shawn interact with Cindy while having an out-of-body experience?

2. While "twisting through the universe" in Chapter 13, what is Shawn's favorite part of the experience?

3. In Shawn's opinion, the fame of the poem turned his father into a professional what?

4. What kind of perfume does Shawn remember his mother wearing?

5. What type of audience does The Alice Ponds Show attract?

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