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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase is confusing to Shawn at first because of his lack of experience?
(a) Turkey dressing.
(b) Postal worker.
(c) Cigarette drag.
(d) Chicken soup.

2. What does Shawn think about the city in which he lives?
(a) It's too rainy.
(b) It's not sunny enough.
(c) It's cool beyond belief.
(d) It's wild to live near so many sports teams.

3. How does Shawn describe William, one of the teacher assistants?
(a) An incredibly cruel psychopath.
(b) The guy who broke my arm.
(c) An incredibly strong guy with hairy arms.
(d) An incredibly nice guy.

4. In the first verse of the poem that Sydney writes, what animal does he use to refer to Shawn?
(a) A fish.
(b) A crow.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A bird.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shawn think about death?

2. When Shawn tells Ally that he loves her, what word or phrase does he almost add?

3. What is Shawn's birth order?

4. In Chapter 6 Shawn describes his seizures as being like what?

5. What word or concept is confusing to Shawn until he sees it written out?

(see the answer key)

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