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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Shawn has an "autonomic, uncontrollable systemic reflex" during a seizure, what is Shawn doing?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Urinating.
(c) Breathing rapidly.
(d) Contracting his muscles.

2. What do Shawn's parents explain to their friends "a trillion times?"
(a) About Shawn's I.Q.
(b) Something that is "stupid."
(c) About Shawn's test scores.
(d) Something about Shawn that is only partially true.

3. In the stanza of the poem in Chapter 6, what part of Shawn's body shows signs of trouble?
(a) His neck.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His head.
(d) His mouth.

4. How does Mom try to comfort Cindy about the dog?
(a) By handing her a box of tissues.
(b) By mentioning that many people believe in life after death.
(c) By crying along with Cindy.
(d) By wiping the tears from her face.

5. How long ago was the premiere reading of the poem that was written about Shawn?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dad throw at the crow?

2. How many people attend the premiere reading of the poem?

3. How does Shawn interact with Cindy while having an out-of-body experience?

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

5. What is Shawn's good news?

(see the answer key)

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