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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, why is it necessary to file an incident report?
(a) Because Shawn fell out of his wheelchair.
(b) Because William turns out to be cruel.
(c) Because William accidentally broke Shawn's arm.
(d) Because Shawn cracked his skull.

2. When Shawn has an "autonomic, uncontrollable systemic reflex" during a seizure, what is Shawn doing?
(a) Urinating.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Contracting his muscles.
(d) Breathing rapidly.

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

4. Shawn especially enjoys interacting with Becky when she places him where every day?
(a) In the standing contraption.
(b) On the beanbag chair.
(c) Back in his wheelchair.
(d) On the large, mysteriously stained couch.

5. In the stanza of the poem in Chapter 6, what part of Shawn's body shows signs of trouble?
(a) His mouth.
(b) His head.
(c) His neck.
(d) His eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sydney becomes famous for the poem, what famous person does he meet?

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

3. How many people attend the premiere reading of the poem?

4. What do Shawn's parents explain to their friends "a trillion times?"

5. How does Shawn describe William, one of the teacher assistants?

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