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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the discussion between Shawn's parents the last time that Shawn's father feeds him, who does not believe in God?
(a) Cindy.
(b) Paul.
(c) Sydney.
(d) Lindy.

2. Who is initially confused in the dream about the angels?
(a) Shawn.
(b) The angel.
(c) His father.
(d) The baby.

3. How far away from Cindy and her friends is Shawn usually sitting before he is put to bed?
(a) One room away.
(b) Fifteen feet away.
(c) Close enough to hear all but whispered secrets.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. What does Shawn call the robin that he sees on the window sill on Christmas morning when he is six years old?
(a) The Bird Police.
(b) The Christmas Robin.
(c) Lady Bird.
(d) Caged Bird Singing.

5. In Chapter 13, Shawn cannot stop thinking about his father. How long has it been since The Alice Ponds Show?
(a) A week.
(b) Five days.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Shawn's mother has coffee with her friend Connie and they talk about his father leaving, where is Shawn?

2. Where is Shawn the week before his father comes by the house?

3. What is Earl Detraux doing now?

4. How many talk shows does Sydney appear on because of the poem?

5. In the stanza of the poem at the beginning of Chapter 7, Shawn's expression is described as what?

(see the answer key)

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