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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What control does Shawn have over his body?
(a) Shawn cannot control any of his muscles or functions.
(b) Shawn can control his eyes.
(c) Shawn can control his left finger and tap out Morse code.
(d) Shawn can bounce his head.

2. How old is Shawn when he learns to read?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Seven.

3. What sensory experiences does Shawn remember as they drive away from the scene of the accident?
(a) The feeling of the damp breeze and the sound of rain.
(b) The squeak of windshield wipers and the smell of burned oil and mud.
(c) The feeling of shock and fear.
(d) The feeling of leather straps and dampness, and the sound of rain.

4. Why did Shawn think that he understood what death looked like before the dog died?
(a) Because he heard his mother describe he death of a relative.
(b) He had seen people "die" on television.
(c) He had read books in which people died and he has a good imagination.
(d) Because his hospital roommate died when he was seven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shawn get confused about some aspects and experiences of life?

2. What color are the dog's eyes?

3. How does Mom try to comfort Cindy about the dog?

4. What is Shawn's good news?

5. According to Chapter 1, what is Bell Town?

(see the answer key)

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