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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 218-247.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nick not play football?
(a) He already has a brain condition.
(b) Because he was knocked out once, playing football.
(c) His father will not allow it.
(d) He has bad knees.

2. What does April send Nick a note saying she wants to look for?
(a) His soccer cleats.
(b) His dancing shoes.
(c) His book for book club.
(d) His smile.

3. How does Nick characterize him and his father living together alone?
(a) A tragedy.
(b) A war.
(c) A circus.
(d) A nightmare.

4. What reason does Nick give Coby, when he says he cannot come over?
(a) He is not feeling well.
(b) He is grounded.
(c) April is coming to his house.
(d) He has to do chores.

5. What does Nick’s mother offer to do when they get home from the hospital?
(a) Play ping-pong.
(b) Play one-on-one soccer.
(c) Read to him.
(d) Play Xbox with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nick appeal to, when his parents tell him that he cannot play soccer this weekend?

2. How many followers does Coby tell Nick Nick’s father has?

3. What justification does Nick’s father give, for making Nick read the dictionary of Weird and Wonderful Words?

4. What does Coby offer Nick, to inspire him to call April?

5. What does Nick tell Mr. MacDonald his favorite book is?

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