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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During media training, how many microphones are in front of the Author when he has a mock interview with Jack?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.

2. What is the first drawing that Soot finds in a box Daddy Henry shows him?
(a) A tree.
(b) Woman at the ocean.
(c) A small dog.
(d) A woman in a flower garden.

3. As the Author waits for the media trainer, how often does his secretary offer him something to drink?
(a) Every 5 minutes.
(b) Every 20 minutes.
(c) Every 15 minutes.
(d) Every 10 minutes.

4. What nervous habit does William have when he speaks that goes back to his childhood?
(a) Rubs his thumb and forefinger together.
(b) His hands shake.
(c) He stutters.
(d) His leg shakes.

5. In a photo that Daddy Henry showed Soot, about how old was Soot's father?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

6. How much is Jack paid per hour for his media training?
(a) $200.
(b) $225.
(c) $350.
(d) $275.

7. In the story being covered by the media, what was the boy doing when he was killed by the police?
(a) Jogging.
(b) Sitting on his front steps.
(c) Leaving the library.
(d) Walking.

8. How does the Author describe the cover of his book when he sees it in a bookstore?
(a) Black cover with white words.
(b) Yellow cover with a book and a boy on the front.
(c) White cover with black words.
(d) Red cover with a two boys and a man on the front.

9. In photos of Daddy Henry and his family on page 51, what was Soot's grandmother wearing?
(a) Dark blouse and flowered skirt.
(b) White blouse and plaid skirt.
(c) Blue blouse and white skirt.
(d) Red blouse and flowered skirt.

10. Since meeting the Kid at breakfast, how many cities has the Author been to in Florida?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

11. What time is it when the Author introduces himself?
(a) 2 a.m.
(b) 3 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

12. When the Author vomits out of Renny's car, what vehicle does he hit with his vomit?
(a) Toyota Corolla.
(b) Ford Fusion.
(c) Chevy pickup.
(d) Dodge pickup.

13. When Soot and his father visit his grandfather, how long does their visit last?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) An hour.
(c) 90 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

14. How many book festivals has the Author been to in New Orleans since meeting the Kid at breakfast?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

15. What does Daddy Henry remember that William was good at?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Drawing.
(d) Math.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a boy's mother wearing as they sit in a small living room in Carolina?

2. After being chased by an angry husband, what does the Author show the front desk clerk to prove who he is?

3. What is the name of the media trainer's secretary?

4. What actors are said to be interested in playing a role in the movie version of the Author's book?

5. What type of vehicle does Renny lead the Author to after meeting him in the airport?

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