3. What does William think is to blame for his son's smile fading daily?
(a) History.
(b) Bullying.
(c) Having no friends.
(d) Current events.

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

5. In the first chapter of the book, what does the mother want to do to bring the boy home?
(a) Buy him a new baseball glove.
(b) Bake a chocolate cake.
(c) Fix his favorite foods.
(d) Make chocolate chip cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie does the Author think of when he is riding up in the elevator to his room to prove to the desk clerk who he is?

2. During media training, how many microphones are in front of the Author when he has a mock interview with Jack?

3. What type of people did William draw before he quit?

4. Who does the Author say were the worst customers when he worked for the cell phone company?

5. How far do Soot and his father have to drive to see Daddy Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack tell the Author to not write about and why?

2. What happens when Soot's father hears him crying in the night?

3. Since the Author's book tour in the Midwest, where has he been?

4. What does Jack, the media trainer, say to the Author when they meet?

5. What does Sharon show Jack and the Author on her phone during the media training, and how long does it take them to understand what they are seeing?

6. Why does the boy from the beginning of the book hate riding to school on the bus?

7. Where is a little boy at the beginning of the book and what is he doing?

8. How does the Author prove who he is when he needs to get his room key in the second chapter of the book?

9. What does the Author say about the book he has written?

10. What does William want to say to his son about the world they live in?

(see the answer keys)

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