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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Shawn when his gift first starts?
(a) Nine or ten.
(b) Three or Four.
(c) Five or six.
(d) Six or seven

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

3. According to Shawn in Chapter 7, how does the "proven scientific method for judging such things" classify Shawn?
(a) As a brain-injured person with cerebral palsy.
(b) As a handicapped person with a brain disorder.
(c) As a disabled person with cerebral palsy.
(d) As an idiot, moron, or celery stalk.

4. Why does the school district send out a school psychologist each year?
(a) To satisfy the standardized test requirement.
(b) Because Shawn must pass the test before being promoted.
(c) To administer tests to Shawn for IEPs.
(d) Because Shawn is diagnosed as psychologically damaged.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crow do that startles Shawn and his father?

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

3. What can really bum out Shawn sometimes?

4. What gives Shawn a chill as his father is leaving his classroom after filming footage for the PBS Special?

5. How old is Shawn when he learns to read?

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