Stuck In Neutral
1)
by Terry Trueman
What does Shawn consider the bad part of his
seizures? (from Chapter 6)
The loss of consciousness.
The paralysis.
The loss of bladder and bowel control.
The muscle contractions.
2)
According to Shawn, what is a fancy name for
babysitting? (from Chapter 15)
Respite care.
The television.
School.
The Special Olympics.
3)
In the stanza of the poem at the beginning of Chapter
7, Shawn's expression is described as what? (from
Chapter 7)
Deadly.
The same.
Overcooked.
Blank.
4)
How does Shawn interact with his father while having
an out-of-body experience? (from Chapter 6)
Shawn yells in his ear.
Shawn sits next to him at the beach.
Shawn touches his hand and thanks him.
Shawn kisses him on the cheek.
5)
Which classroom staff members at the school does
Shawn like the best? (from Chapter 7)
William and Mrs. Hare.
William and Becky.
Mrs. Hare and the kitchen aid.
Becky and Mrs. Hare.
6)
What does Shawn say interferes with his ability to
secure a close, intimate relationship with a girl? (from
Chapter 9)
Incontinence.
Inability to control his voluntary muscles.
Inability to control his involuntary muscles.
Inability to communicate.
7)
In the chaos of packing to drive to Spokane, who tries
to kiss Shawn's forehead? (from Chapter 15)
Ally.
Dad.
Mom.
Vonda.
8)
After Shawn's father sits on Shawn's oversized crib,
what does he put in his lap? (from Chapter 16)
A pillow.
Shawn.
A quilt.
A mobile.
9)
According to Shawn in Chapter 8, when does his
father seem to feel the closest to Shawn? (from
Chapter 8)
During the reading of the award-winning poem.
When sitting quietly next to Shawn in the sun.
During his siezures.
When his father laughs after performing the little "ritual."
10)
When first describing the Severely/Profoundly
Handicapped Special Education Program that he
attends, how does Shawn describe the class? (from
Chapter 7)
A refuge.
A circus.
A zoo.
An oasis.
11)
In Chapter 12, what is Paul being punished for? (from
Chapter 12)
Bullying.
Coming in too late the night before.
Taking the car without permission.
Bad grades.
12)
In the dream about Ally, where are Ally and Shawn
sitting? (from Chapter 9)
In the nosebleed seats of the Key Arena.
On top of one of the tallest peaks of the Cascades.
On top of the Space Needle.
In the middle of a sunrise.
13)
What happens in Chapter 7 when Shawn and his
father are right in front of the camera? (from Chapter
7)
His father notices Shawn nuzzling Becky.
Shawn has a seizure.
Shawn falls out of his wheelchair.
The cameraman trips over one of the ambulatory students.
14)
Which of the following is not a happy memory for
Shawn? (from Chapter 13)
Winky, winky, winky.
The ring of the telephone.
The morning paper hitting the porch.
The thump of Cindy's feet as she runs up the stairs.
15)
What happens when Shawn awakens from a seizure?
(from Chapter 6)
His spirit is forced back inside his body.
He sees light blue swirls.
He sees red swirls.
He has a crackling feeling.
16)
According to the interview of Earl Detraux on the Alice
Ponds Show, what does Earl seem to think was
significant about Collin's behavior while he was
dying? (from Chapter 11)
He did not make a sound.
He died quickly and silently.
He did not struggle.
He did not open his eyes.
17)
What kind of perfume does Shawn remember his
mother wearing? (from Chapter 13)
Chanel No. 5.
Charlie.
Opium.
Joy.
18)
When did Shawn's mother get her nickname? (from
Chapter 10)
From his father, before they are married.
From her younger brother, who could not pronounce her name as a child.
From one of Shawn's earliest vocalizations.
From his father, after Paul is born.
19)
What seems to fall off of the computer screen in
Chapter 14? (from Chapter 14)
A feather.
A shadow.
Stars.
A sticky note.
20)
When his father comes into Shawn's room, perhaps to
kill him, how does Shawn feel? (from Chapter 16)
Afraid.
Happy.
Calm.
Confused.
21)
What does Shawn's father always do to Shawn when
he comes to visit? (from Chapter 8)
Brings a vanilla cookie.
Bends his thumbs backward.
Makes Shawn sit up straighter in his wheelchair.
Reads the first stanza of the award-winning poem.
22)
In Chapter 11, what does Paul give Shawn while his
mother is not looking? (from Chapter 11)
A photograph of Ally.
A piece of a chocolate chip cookie.
A dribble of soft drink from a straw.
A piece of a chip.
23)
How does Shawn feel after meeting Ally? (from
Chapter 9)
His stomach aches.
All answers are correct.
Dizzy.
Hot and tingling.
24)
What happens during the commercial after the
interview of Earl Detraux on the Alice Ponds Show?
(from Chapter 11)
Shawn has a seizure.
A bird files into the closed family room window.
The family room is silent.
The electricity goes off.
25)
How does Shawn interact with Cindy while having an
out-of-body experience? (from Chapter 6)
Shawn touches her hand and thanks her.
Shawn kisses her cheek.
Shawn sits next to her at the beach.
Shawn yells in her ear.
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