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My Sunshine Away Quiz

M.O. Walsh

This Study Guide consists of approximately 70 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of My Sunshine Away.

My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Jason feed the stray dog and then yell and scare it away again? (from Chapter 8-14)

He wants to tease the dog and be mean to it.

He is afraid the narrator will try to steal the dog if he gets too close to it.

He tries to be just like his father.

He doesn't want it to get too comfortable coming near the house.

2.

Why does the narrator wish that he had not forgotten to lock his secret box? (from Chapters 15-21)

Because now it will be more difficult to keep lying about his innocence.

He is upset that his mother is now afraid of him.

Because his mother showed everything to Mrs. Simpson.

He could have maintained his privacy like every other American teenage boy.

3.

Why does the narrator greatly admires and respect his Uncle Barry? (from Chapters 22-27)

He feels that his uncle has been treated unfairly by the family and he wants to do right by him.

He sees his uncle as a perfect role model and the kind of man he wants to be.

He is enamored with his skill with a yo-yo and the way he tells wild stories.

Because Barry has a lot of wisdom to pass on learned from his mistakes in relationships.

4.

Why does the narrator believe that his father is an "inconsequential" man? (from Chapter 8-14)

Because he only spends time with him twice a year.

Because he doesn't think about the meaning behind his words and actions.

Because he does not have a very important job.

Because the narrator has another strong male role model in his life.

5.

Why is Bo finally cleared of suspicion in Lindy's rape? (from Chapters 22-27)

Mr. Kern threatens a lawsuit if Mr. Simpson continues his accusations.

He packs a mean punch, and Mr. Simpson can't take anymore.

His seeming revulsion at her breast size somehow makes him appear as less of a suspect.

Mr. Simpson realizes that he will never uncover the truth and gives up.

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