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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the last time that Shawn's father feeds him, what happens?
(a) Shawn spits up formula on his father's shirt.
(b) Shawn coughs food into his father's face.
(c) Shawn's mother breaks dishes in the sink.
(d) Shawn throws the spoon across the room.

2. After the fight, who tells the strangers that they need to leave the yard?
(a) Ally.
(b) Lindy.
(c) Cindy.
(d) Paul.

3. What are the two ruffians asking about for when they threaten Shawn?
(a) The bus.
(b) Money.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Cindy.

4. In Chapter 12, while Shawn is outside on the front porch, what is the origin of the strong smell of fumes?
(a) The grill.
(b) A cigarette lighter.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) The van.

5. In Chapter 8, what idea is more confusing to Shawn because he knows that his father loves him?
(a) That his father divorced his mother.
(b) That his father might kill him without being sure it is the right thing to do.
(c) That his father makes money from being his father.
(d) That his father left the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cindy says something on the Alice Ponds Show that Paul calls "classic." What does she say?

2. Why is Dad enraged and fearful after the experience with the crow?

3. According to the discussion between Shawn's parents the last time that Shawn's father feeds him, who does not believe in God?

4. According to Shawn in Chapter 8, when does his father seem to feel the closest to Shawn?

5. How old is Shawn when his father feeds him for the last time?

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