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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 1 is written from what point of view ?
(a) Omniscient.
(b) The psychologist's.
(c) Third person.
(d) Shawn's.

2. Where is Shawn the week before his father comes by the house?
(a) Shawn is in the television room.
(b) Shawn is on the back deck of the house.
(c) Shawn is in the backyard.
(d) Shawn is in the living room.

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

4. What is cerebral palsy?
(a) A condition.
(b) A disease.
(c) An inability to control movement.
(d) An inability to vocalize.

5. How many times has Shawn's father said his name aloud in his presence?
(a) Ninety-six times.
(b) Six times.
(c) Twenty-six times.
(d) Sixteen times.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the premiere reading of the poem, where is Shawn sitting?

2. What does the crow do that startles Shawn and his father?

3. Why does the school district send out a school psychologist each year?

4. What does Shawn think about the city in which he lives?

5. Who is Cindy?

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