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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 93-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Coby say when Nick apologizes for not jumping in to save him?
(a) He says that it’s no big deal.
(b) He tells him to deal the cards for blackjack.
(c) He says that Nick owes him one.
(d) He tells him they will settle it in Dallas.

2. What does Mr. MacDonald distract Nick with, while he slips a book into his hands?
(a) His dragonfly box.
(b) His lunch.
(c) His Grammy award.
(d) His photographs.

3. 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.

4. What is “onomotophobia”?
(a) Fear of hearing a particular word.
(b) Fear of bugs in your ear.
(c) Fear of open spaces.
(d) Fear of heights.

5. What is the phrase “to nip something in the bud” an example of?
(a) A euphemism.
(b) A simile.
(c) A metaphor.
(d) A malapropism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick say gives everything else in his life meaning?

2. Where does Nick’s mother say she is going to take a job?

3. What kind of job is Nick’s mother going to take?

4. What is the outcome when Nick and Coby’s team plays the girls team?

5. What does Nick say he is a pro at?

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