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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.

The novel is titled after the lyrics to "You Are My Sunshine," a song written by Jimmie Davis, Governor of Louisiana. In the novel, the sunshine going away refers to what? (from Chapters 1-7)

The loss of innocence.

The broken street lamp on Piney Creek Road.

The night the narrator's father leaves.

The devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

2.

Why does the narrator not go with Jason and Tyler to spy on the pregnant (fat) lady at the end of the street? (from Chapters 15-21)

Because he is not interested in observing sex, he just wants to watch Lindy.

His mother is good friends with the woman.

He wants to go watch Lindy at the track.

He is afraid that they will get caught.

3.

Why does Jason build his fort with a very small opening? (from Chapters 28-35)

Mr. Landry will not be able to get into it if he finds it.

He doesn't have much material with which to build.

He wants to keep animals out.

He isn't very skilled at building.

4.

According to the narrator, what is the purpose of memories? (from Chapters 28-35)

To help us understand the shared love of family that pulls us through hardship.

To remember who we are in old age.

To provide us with a history of self.

To be able to recall the important details needed to navigate problems.

5.

Why does the narrator spend so much time talking about the importance of Southern meals and cookouts? (from Chapter 8-14)

Because as an adult he is a chef and it is part of his every day life.

Because they are a rich part of the Southern culture that existed in Woodland Hills.

Because the only thing to do in Baton Rouge is eat.

Because people from other parts of the country don't like Southern cooking.

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