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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the conversation that Lindy has with her friend Connie, what aspect of Shawn's condition bothers Sydney the most?
(a) That Shawn does not resemble Sydney at all.
(b) That Shawn's intelligence is so much lower than his own.
(c) That Shawn might be trapped inside himself.
(d) That Shawn is their youngest child.

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

3. Who believes that kids like Shawn and their families need more than the Special Olympics?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Earl.
(c) Paul.
(d) Cindy.

4. How old is Becky, one of the teacher assistants?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifty.

5. What does Shawn consider the bad part of his seizures?
(a) The loss of consciousness.
(b) The paralysis.
(c) The loss of bladder and bowel control.
(d) The muscle contractions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Shawn in Chapter 8, when does his father seem to feel the closest to Shawn?

2. In Chapter 6 Shawn describes his seizures as being like what?

3. In Chapter 12, while Shawn is outside on the front porch, what is the origin of the strong smell of fumes?

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

5. How does Shawn interact with Cindy while having an out-of-body experience?

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