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Terry Trueman

Stuck in Neutral | Quiz

Terry Trueman
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Stuck in Neutral | Quiz

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1)

What does Shawn consider the bad part of his seizures? (from Chapter 6)

The loss of bladder and bowel control.
The paralysis.
The loss of consciousness.
The muscle contractions.
2)

According to Shawn, what is a fancy name for babysitting? (from Chapter 15)

The television.
Respite care.
School.
The Special Olympics.
3)

In the stanza of the poem at the beginning of Chapter 7, Shawn's expression is described as what? (from Chapter 7)

Blank.
Overcooked.
Deadly.
The same.
4)

How does Shawn interact with his father while having an out-of-body experience? (from Chapter 6)

Shawn kisses him on the cheek.
Shawn touches his hand and thanks him.
Shawn sits next to him at the beach.
Shawn yells in his ear.
5)

Which classroom staff members at the school does Shawn like the best? (from Chapter 7)

Mrs. Hare and the kitchen aid.
Becky and Mrs. Hare.
William and Becky.
William and Mrs. Hare.
6)

What does Shawn say interferes with his ability to secure a close, intimate relationship with a girl? (from Chapter 9)

Inability to control his voluntary muscles.
Inability to communicate.
Incontinence.
Inability to control his involuntary muscles.
7)

In the chaos of packing to drive to Spokane, who tries to kiss Shawn's forehead? (from Chapter 15)

Dad.
Ally.
Vonda.
Mom.
8)

After Shawn's father sits on Shawn's oversized crib, what does he put in his lap? (from Chapter 16)

A quilt.
Shawn.
A pillow.
A mobile.
9)

According to Shawn in Chapter 8, when does his father seem to feel the closest to Shawn? (from Chapter 8)

During the reading of the award-winning poem.
When sitting quietly next to Shawn in the sun.
During his siezures.
When his father laughs after performing the little "ritual."
10)

When first describing the Severely/Profoundly Handicapped Special Education Program that he attends, how does Shawn describe the class? (from Chapter 7)

An oasis.
A circus.
A zoo.
A refuge.
11)

In Chapter 12, what is Paul being punished for? (from Chapter 12)

Bullying.
Bad grades.
Taking the car without permission.
Coming in too late the night before.
12)

In the dream about Ally, where are Ally and Shawn sitting? (from Chapter 9)

On top of the Space Needle.
In the middle of a sunrise.
On top of one of the tallest peaks of the Cascades.
In the nosebleed seats of the Key Arena.
13)

What happens in Chapter 7 when Shawn and his father are right in front of the camera? (from Chapter 7)

Shawn falls out of his wheelchair.
Shawn has a seizure.
The cameraman trips over one of the ambulatory students.
His father notices Shawn nuzzling Becky.
14)

Which of the following is not a happy memory for Shawn? (from Chapter 13)

The thump of Cindy's feet as she runs up the stairs.
The ring of the telephone.
Winky, winky, winky.
The morning paper hitting the porch.
15)

What happens when Shawn awakens from a seizure? (from Chapter 6)

He sees red swirls.
He sees light blue swirls.
He has a crackling feeling.
His spirit is forced back inside his body.
16)

According to the interview of Earl Detraux on the Alice Ponds Show, what does Earl seem to think was significant about Collin's behavior while he was dying? (from Chapter 11)

He did not struggle.
He died quickly and silently.
He did not make a sound.
He did not open his eyes.
17)

What kind of perfume does Shawn remember his mother wearing? (from Chapter 13)

Charlie.
Opium.
Chanel No. 5.
Joy.
18)

When did Shawn's mother get her nickname? (from Chapter 10)

From one of Shawn's earliest vocalizations.
From her younger brother, who could not pronounce her name as a child.
From his father, before they are married.
From his father, after Paul is born.
19)

What seems to fall off of the computer screen in Chapter 14? (from Chapter 14)

A feather.
Stars.
A sticky note.
A shadow.
20)

When his father comes into Shawn's room, perhaps to kill him, how does Shawn feel? (from Chapter 16)

Afraid.
Calm.
Confused.
Happy.
21)

What does Shawn's father always do to Shawn when he comes to visit? (from Chapter 8)

Makes Shawn sit up straighter in his wheelchair.
Reads the first stanza of the award-winning poem.
Brings a vanilla cookie.
Bends his thumbs backward.
22)

In Chapter 11, what does Paul give Shawn while his mother is not looking? (from Chapter 11)

A piece of a chip.
A photograph of Ally.
A dribble of soft drink from a straw.
A piece of a chocolate chip cookie.
23)

How does Shawn feel after meeting Ally? (from Chapter 9)

His stomach aches.
Dizzy.
All answers are correct.
Hot and tingling.
24)

What happens during the commercial after the interview of Earl Detraux on the Alice Ponds Show? (from Chapter 11)

The electricity goes off.
Shawn has a seizure.
The family room is silent.
A bird files into the closed family room window.
25)

How does Shawn interact with Cindy while having an out-of-body experience? (from Chapter 6)

Shawn touches her hand and thanks her.
Shawn kisses her cheek.
Shawn yells in her ear.
Shawn sits next to her at the beach.
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