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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which classroom staff members at the school does Shawn like the best?
(a) William and Becky.
(b) Mrs. Hare and the kitchen aid.
(c) Becky and Mrs. Hare.
(d) William and Mrs. Hare.

2. In Shawn's opinion, the fame of the poem turned his father into a professional what?
(a) Writer.
(b) Philanthropist.
(c) Victim.
(d) Talk show guest.

3. According to Shawn in Chapter 7, how does the "proven scientific method for judging such things" classify Shawn?
(a) As an idiot, moron, or celery stalk.
(b) As a handicapped person with a brain disorder.
(c) As a brain-injured person with cerebral palsy.
(d) As a disabled person with cerebral palsy.

4. How old is Becky, one of the teacher assistants?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Thirty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When first describing the Severely/Profoundly Handicapped Special Education Program that he attends, how does Shawn describe the class?

2. When Shawn has an "autonomic, uncontrollable systemic reflex" during a seizure, what is Shawn doing?

3. What phrase is confusing to Shawn at first because of his lack of experience?

4. What gives Shawn a chill as his father is leaving his classroom after filming footage for the PBS Special?

5. Why does Shawn get confused about some aspects and experiences of life?

(see the answer key)

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