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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Shawn's mother get her nickname?
(a) From his father, before they are married.
(b) From one of Shawn's earliest vocalizations.
(c) From his father, after Paul is born.
(d) From her younger brother, who could not pronounce her name as a child.

2. In the chaos of packing to drive to Spokane, who tries to kiss Shawn's forehead?
(a) Dad.
(b) Mom.
(c) Ally.
(d) Vonda.

3. According to Shawn, how often does Shawn visit his father's house?
(a) Once when he is four.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Never.
(d) Many times during his seizure travels.

4. What does Cindy call Earl Detraux?
(a) A monster.
(b) A selfish, self centered creep.
(c) A crazed publicity seeker.
(d) A mad scientist.

5. In Chapter 12, what is Paul being punished for?
(a) Taking the car without permission.
(b) Bullying.
(c) Coming in too late the night before.
(d) Bad grades.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Sydney McDaniel introduced on The Alice Ponds Show?

2. What does Shawn's father say he did, night after night, when Shawn was born?

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

4. What shocks Shawn while he is dreaming about the angels?

5. What does Vonda usually do when she is with Shawn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things in Chapter 10 that Shawn remembers about his mother from over the years that make him feel loved?

2. Why is Vonda excited to meet Shawn's father?

3. On The Alice Ponds Show, there is a clip of an interview between Sydney McDaniel and Earl Detraux. What does Earl Detraux look like and what is his demeanor?

4. What is Sydney McDaniel's definition of parental love, as offered on The Alice Ponds Show?

5. What does Shawn try to tell his father over and over again in Chapter 16, and why?

6. While Shawn has a doozy of a seizure during the end of the Alice Ponds show, what does he experience?

7. The morning after Ally spends the night, why does Shawn think that something is wrong?

8. In Chapter 14, Shawn dreams that his father sees angels. What is the significance of the angels?

9. On The Alice Ponds Show, what is Alice Ponds' goal while interviewing Sydney McDaniel.

10. What is the Annie-Sullivan-meeting-Helen Keller-in-The Miracle-Worker routine and what does Shawn think about it?

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