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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Earl Detraux doing now?
(a) Making a made-for-TV movie with Shawn's father.
(b) Appearing on the Alice Ponds show.
(c) Serving time.
(d) Making a PBS special with Shawn's father.

2. Why does Shawn say that he loves his seizures?
(a) They are reality.
(b) He is being sarcastic.
(c) They made him famous.
(d) They do not hurt.

3. In Chapter 5 when Shawn's mother dresses him up, what does Shawn object to wearing?
(a) A bow tie.
(b) A white shirt.
(c) Dress shoes.
(d) Dark slacks.

4. What does Shawn do at the Pacific Science Center when he is eight?
(a) Ride the virtual reality attraction.
(b) Attend a special summer camp.
(c) Attend a laser show.
(d) View the Grossology Exhibit about the human body.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what is Paul's punishment?

2. According to the conversation that Lindy has with her friend Connie, what aspect of Shawn's condition bothers Sydney the most?

3. In Shawn's opinion, the fame of the poem turned his father into a professional what?

4. While making the PBS Special at Shawn's classroom, Sydney McDaniel claims that people will not place ineducable children where?

5. When Shawn starts watching The Alice Ponds Show and Dad and Cindy come on the screen, what happens?

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