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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the school district send out a school psychologist each year?
(a) To administer tests to Shawn for IEPs.
(b) Because Shawn must pass the test before being promoted.
(c) Because Shawn is diagnosed as psychologically damaged.
(d) To satisfy the standardized test requirement.

2. Who teaches Shawn to read?
(a) Paul.
(b) Cindy.
(c) Shawn's father.
(d) Shawn's mother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the dog's eyes?

2. Chapter 1 is written from what point of view ?

3. What does Dad think the crow might do to Shawn?

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

5. What does Cindy do when the dog is hit by the car?

(see the answer key)

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