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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Shawn starts watching The Alice Ponds Show and Dad and Cindy come on the screen, what happens?
(a) The electricity goes off.
(b) The show is interrupted by a special news report about Earl Detraux.
(c) Shawn has a small seizure and cannot focus on the interview.
(d) Shawn has a large seizure and cannot focus on the interview.

2. In Chapter 12, Cindy admits to feeling guilty about what?
(a) Ever complaining.
(b) Hurting Shawn's feelings.
(c) Yelling at her mother when she is frustrated.
(d) Going on The Alice Ponds Show.

3. While at the Pacific Science Center, Shawn indicates someone "looks a lot more 'mad' back then." Who is Shawn referring to?
(a) Earl Detraux.
(b) Einstein.
(c) Sydney McDaniel.
(d) Alice Ponds.

4. At the end of Chapter 9, what suddenly matters a lot to Shawn?
(a) If Cindy goes away to college.
(b) If Ally likes him.
(c) Whether or not dying stops everything.
(d) Not knowing what comes next.

5. What does Shawn do at the Pacific Science Center when he is eight?
(a) Attend a laser show.
(b) Attend a special summer camp.
(c) Ride the virtual reality attraction.
(d) View the Grossology Exhibit about the human body.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what is Paul's punishment?

2. During the last time that Shawn's father feeds him, what happens?

3. What is Shawn's bad news?

4. What happens in Chapter 7 when Shawn and his father are right in front of the camera?

5. What kind of prize does his father win?

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