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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. What does Shawnee dream of when the fire starts?
(a) Darth Vader.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Old Shaawano’s daughter.

2. Where does Bernard’s family live?
(a) Florida.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Fargo.

3. What book does Ira read to Apitchi?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Lorax.
(c) Green Eggs and Ham.
(d) The Sneetches.

4. What is Morris’ distinctive physical feature?
(a) He cannot shut his eyes.
(b) He has a scar across his mouth.
(c) He walks with a limp.
(d) He has white hair.

5. Who did Seraphine grow up with?
(a) Her older brother.
(b) Her grandparents.
(c) Honey.
(d) John and Morris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which book does Morris say should be rated R?

2. What does Shawnee eat from the bathroom cupboard?

3. What does Shawnee discover in a coat pocket?

4. Why does Shawnee burn Apitchi’s toys?

5. What is Seraphine’s distinctive physical feature?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Morris fall in love with Ira?

2. What is Ira’s attitude towards herself?

3. What is John’s attitude towards Ira?

4. Why is Bernard suspicious of Ira when she arrives?

5. Which of Ira’s possessions survives the fire, and why?

6. Why is Shawnee angry at her mother?

7. Why are Shawnee and her brother fighting?

8. What causes the fire at Ira’s house?

9. How does Shawnee feel about Honey?

10. Why does Morris apologize to Ira?

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