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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5 when Shawn's mother dresses him up, what does Shawn object to wearing?
(a) Dress shoes.
(b) A bow tie.
(c) Dark slacks.
(d) A white shirt.

2. Who is Paul?
(a) Shawn's middle brother.
(b) Shawn's older brother.
(c) Shawn's cousin.
(d) Shawn's younger brother.

3. When Sydney becomes famous for the poem, what famous person does he meet?
(a) The governor.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The pope.
(d) The Dalai Llama.

4. What does Dad throw at the crow?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A glass of iced tea.
(c) A bucket of ice cubes.
(d) A paperback book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shawn's gift?

2. During the premiere reading of the poem, where is Shawn sitting?

3. In Chapter 5, during the "amazingly loud" applause, who flinches?

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

5. Why is Dad enraged and fearful after the experience with the crow?

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