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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of prize does his father win?
(a) Nobel.
(b) Pulitzer.
(c) Emmy.
(d) Newberry.

2. During the last time that Shawn's father feeds him, what happens?
(a) Shawn throws the spoon across the room.
(b) Shawn coughs food into his father's face.
(c) Shawn spits up formula on his father's shirt.
(d) Shawn's mother breaks dishes in the sink.

3. What are Shawn's main teachers in life?
(a) The television, car radio, overheard conversations, and reading.
(b) His siblings.
(c) His parents.
(d) Special education teachers.

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

5. Who teaches Shawn to read?
(a) Cindy.
(b) Paul.
(c) Shawn's father.
(d) Shawn's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is cerebral palsy?

2. How does Shawn interact with his father while having an out-of-body experience?

3. What does Dad think the crow might do to Shawn?

4. What does Shawn try not to do too much?

5. What does Shawn say interferes with his ability to secure a close, intimate relationship with a girl?

(see the answer key)

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