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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Shawn the week before his father comes by the house?
(a) Shawn is in the television room.
(b) Shawn is on the back deck of the house.
(c) Shawn is in the backyard.
(d) Shawn is in the living room.

2. How old is Shawn when he learns to read?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

3. What color are the dog's eyes?
(a) Gray.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

4. What control does Shawn have over his body?
(a) Shawn can bounce his head.
(b) Shawn can control his left finger and tap out Morse code.
(c) Shawn cannot control any of his muscles or functions.
(d) Shawn can control his eyes.

5. How does Mom try to comfort Cindy about the dog?
(a) By mentioning that many people believe in life after death.
(b) By crying along with Cindy.
(c) By handing her a box of tissues.
(d) By wiping the tears from her face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dad throw at the crow?

2. How old is Shawn when his gift first starts?

3. Chapter 1 is written from what point of view ?

4. What is Shawn's birth order?

5. Faced with the crow, Dad compares Shawn's helplessness to what?

(see the answer key)

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