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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 1, what is Bell Town?
(a) A hangout next to the Space Needle.
(b) The unofficial former Grunge Capital of the universe.
(c) A store where Sean buys CDs and DVDs.
(d) A hangout a mile from Shawn's home.

2. What word or concept is confusing to Shawn until he sees it written out?
(a) Bow legged.
(b) Lighter.
(c) Mozart.
(d) Euthanasia.

3. How does Shawn's father talk to him?
(a) He does not talk to Shawn directly.
(b) He talks to him in an age-appropriate way, but then laughs as though at a joke.
(c) He shouts as though Shawn is deaf.
(d) He speaks in baby-talk.

4. In Shawn's opinion, the fame of the poem turned his father into a professional what?
(a) Philanthropist.
(b) Victim.
(c) Writer.
(d) Talk show guest.

5. Why does Shawn get confused about some aspects and experiences of life?
(a) Because his family shelters him intentionally.
(b) Because his brain injury causes hallucinations sometimes.
(c) Because hearing about things is not as informative as experiencing things yourself.
(d) Because he cannot turn his head voluntarily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Paul?

2. What does Mom say to Cindy when she gets back in the van?

3. Why is Dad enraged and fearful after the experience with the crow?

4. Why does Shawn say that he loves his seizures?

5. What is Shawn's good news?

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