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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the interview of Earl Detraux on the Alice Ponds Show, what does Earl seem to think was significant about Collin's behavior while he was dying?
(a) He died quickly and silently.
(b) He did not open his eyes.
(c) He did not struggle.
(d) He did not make a sound.

2. Shawn, Cindy, and Paul all know what when it comes to their father?
(a) Their father is absent much of the time so there is little motivation for him to kill Shawn.
(b) No one can protect Shawn from him.
(c) He is too cowardly to ever hurt Shawn.
(d) Paul is stronger then his father, so Shawn is safe.

3. How does Shawn feel after meeting Ally?
(a) His stomach aches.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Hot and tingling.
(d) Dizzy.

4. In Shawn's memory of Christmas when he is six years old, what are Cindy and Paul doing?
(a) Buying Shawn's Christmas gift.
(b) Wrapping Mom's Christmas gift.
(c) Sneaking peaks at their Christmas gifts.
(d) Wrapping Shawn's Christmas present.

5. What does Shawn do at the end of the dream about Ally?
(a) Begin to cry.
(b) Smile the biggest smile ever.
(c) Walk off into the sunset with Ally.
(d) Soar off into the universe holding Ally by the hand.

6. What does Shawn's father say he did, night after night, when Shawn was born?
(a) Sink into a depression.
(b) Pray.
(c) Rage against the truth.
(d) Cry.

7. Which of the following comments does Shawn's father NOT make to Shawn in the angel dream?
(a) I need you to know...
(b) I left you.
(c) You're gone.
(d) I lost you.

8. Right before bed in Chapter 14, how is Shawn feeling?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Happy.
(c) Exhilarated.
(d) Anxious.

9. In the stanza of the poem at the beginning of Chapter 15, what is falling?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Wings.
(c) Birds.
(d) Angels.

10. What shocks Shawn while he is dreaming about the angels?
(a) That his father thinks he is an angel.
(b) That his father sees him.
(c) That he and his father are actually talking.
(d) That he can hear his own voice.

11. When Shawn tells Ally that he loves her, what word or phrase does he almost add?
(a) Because you are so beautiful.
(b) Darling.
(c) Ally.
(d) Always and forever.

12. What happens to Shawn and his father after his father finishes speaking in Chapter 16?
(a) Shawn's father releases their thumbs.
(b) They breathe in unison.
(c) They lock eyes.
(d) Tears run down both of their cheeks.

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

14. In Chapter 11, what does Paul give Shawn while his mother is not looking?
(a) A piece of a chip.
(b) A dribble of soft drink from a straw.
(c) A photograph of Ally.
(d) A piece of a chocolate chip cookie.

15. What item is not in Shawn's father's bedroom?
(a) A poster from the science center.
(b) A photograph of Shawn.
(c) A photograph of Shawn, his parents, and his siblings.
(d) A photograph of Shawn's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Paul realize what he is doing with the lighter?

2. What does the reader know for sure Vonda has in her purse?

3. What are the two ruffians asking about for when they threaten Shawn?

4. Why does Shawn mention women in a Maxfield Parrish painting?

5. Paul gets on the bus with his teammates to go to what destination?

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