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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gives Shawn a chill as his father is leaving his classroom after filming footage for the PBS Special?
(a) A sudden gust of cold air.
(b) Something in his father's expression.
(c) The words, "...end his pain."
(d) A screeching bird that files in through the window.

2. At what location does the premiere reading of the poem that was written about Shawn take place?
(a) The White House.
(b) The Seattle Center for the Arts.
(c) The Kendell mansion.
(d) The Trolley Museum.

3. How old is Shawn the first few times that his spirit leaves his body?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

4. Why does Shawn say that he doesn't really have a body?
(a) Because his body doesn't work right.
(b) Because he has cerebral palsy.
(c) Because he has never been able to see what he looks like.
(d) Because his life has always just been in his head.

5. What does the crow do that startles Shawn and his father?
(a) It caws loudly.
(b) It picks up a cube of ice.
(c) It flies overhead.
(d) It flaps its wings menacingly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Paul?

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

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

4. What does Dad throw at the crow?

5. What does Shawn hear as they first drive off in the van after the accident?

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