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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Shawn's father sits on Shawn's oversized crib, what does he put in his lap?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A mobile.
(c) A quilt.
(d) Shawn.

2. What sensory experiences does Shawn remember as they drive away from the scene of the accident?
(a) The feeling of shock and fear.
(b) The squeak of windshield wipers and the smell of burned oil and mud.
(c) The feeling of the damp breeze and the sound of rain.
(d) The feeling of leather straps and dampness, and the sound of rain.

3. In Chapter 13, to whom does Shawn's dad say that he is not interested in taking the wheelchair for a ride?
(a) To the producer of The Alice Ponds Show.
(b) To William.
(c) To the cameraman from PBS.
(d) To the guy in the green Science Center polo shirt.

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

5. In Chapter 12, Cindy admits to feeling guilty about what?
(a) Ever complaining.
(b) Yelling at her mother when she is frustrated.
(c) Hurting Shawn's feelings.
(d) Going on The Alice Ponds Show.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Shawn's opinion, the fame of the poem turned his father into a professional what?

2. When Shawn describes his seizures in great detail, according to him what is it about his seizures that is especially irritating to his family?

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

4. What do Cindy's friends do in front of Shawn that he sees as a "silver lining?"

5. At what location does the premiere reading of the poem that was written about Shawn take place?

(see the answer key)

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