Stuck In Neutral: Ch. 6
Terry Trueman in his book Stuck In Neutral talks among other things, cerebral palsy condition and life as a young adult. Have you read the book? Find out using the quiz below if you actually understood chapter 6.
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Which of the following best describes the tone of the second part of Shawn's dad's home?
- A.
Confused
- B.
Angry
- C.
Disappointed
- D.
Affectionate
Correct Answer
C. DisappointedExplanation
The second part of Shawn's dad's home is described as "Disappointed" because it implies that there was an expectation or hope for something better, but it did not meet those expectations. This suggests a sense of dissatisfaction or letdown in regards to the condition or quality of the home.Rate this question:
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What part of Shawn's seizures seems to bother Shawn's family the most?
- A.
His drooling
- B.
His laughter
- C.
His screaming
- D.
His pain
Correct Answer
B. His laughterExplanation
Shawn's family seems to be bothered the most by his laughter during seizures. This suggests that his laughter might be seen as unusual or concerning to them, possibly indicating a more severe or distressing aspect of his condition. It could also imply that his laughter may be perceived as mocking or insensitive in the context of his seizures, causing emotional distress to his family.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to Shawn, what happens when he has a seizure?
- A.
His spirit leaves his body
- B.
His heart stops beating
- C.
He hears other people's thoughts
- D.
He experiences extreme pain
Correct Answer
A. His spirit leaves his bodyExplanation
When Shawn has a seizure, his spirit leaves his body. This suggests that during a seizure, Shawn has an out-of-body experience where his consciousness or spirit separates from his physical body. This phenomenon is commonly reported by individuals who have had near-death experiences or during certain altered states of consciousness.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the things Shawn has done during a seizure?
- A.
Thanked Cindy for teaching him to read
- B.
Whispered in his dad's ear that he's okay
- C.
Kissed his mom's cheek
- D.
Told his father he knows about his plan to kill him
Correct Answer
D. Told his father he knows about his plan to kill himExplanation
Shawn has done several things during a seizure, including thanking Cindy for teaching him to read, whispering in his dad's ear that he's okay, and kissing his mom's cheek. However, telling his father that he knows about his plan to kill him is not one of the things Shawn has done during a seizure.Rate this question:
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Why best describes why Shawn loves his seizures so much?
- A.
They are the only time he can laugh
- B.
They are his own little secret
- C.
They are the only time he feels unrestricted
- D.
They annoy his family
Correct Answer
C. They are the only time he feels unrestrictedExplanation
The correct answer is "They are the only time he feels unrestricted". This answer suggests that Shawn loves his seizures because they provide him with a sense of freedom and lack of limitations that he doesn't experience at any other time.Rate this question:
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