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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the pain that Dad speaks of wanting to end for Shawn?
(a) The pain of grand mal seizures.
(b) The pain of muscle spasms.
(c) The pain of knowing a loveless life.
(d) The pain associated with bleeding in the brain.

3. What does Cindy do when the dog is hit by the car?
(a) Swerves and doubles back.
(b) Continues driving.
(c) Picks up the dog and strokes its face until it dies.
(d) Calls for help on the cell phone.

4. In Chapter 6 Shawn describes his seizures as being like what?
(a) A dream.
(b) A miracle.
(c) A nightmare.
(d) An adventure movie.

5. What does Dad think the crow might do to Shawn?
(a) Leave droppings on his clothes.
(b) Infect him with disease.
(c) Give him lice.
(d) Peck his eyes out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who believes that kids like Shawn and their families need more than the Special Olympics?

2. What does Shawn do at the Pacific Science Center when he is eight?

3. What is the most notable difference between Shawn's father and Earl Detraux?

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

5. According to Shawn in Chapter 10, what does it mean when his mother sounds overly positive?

(see the answer key)

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