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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years had the Nickel Academy been closed when the college students located the secret cemetery on its grounds?
(a) 24 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 4 months.

2. In what month did Elwood arrive at Nickel?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) November.

3. The end of the Prologue introduces Elwood the Nickel Boy in what way?
(a) He went by the name of Elwood Curtis.
(b) His name was Elwood Curtis.
(c) He was called Elwood Curtis.
(d) He liked to be called Elwood Curtis.

4. Elwood was told that "classroom instruction" (51) took place how often at Nickel?
(a) Every day.
(b) Every other day, but not on Sunday.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Three times per day.

5. What profanity-laden items were passed on to the black students at Lincoln High School whenever the students at the white high school received new ones?
(a) Textbooks.
(b) Sports equipment.
(c) Desks.
(d) Uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Phil the houseman told Elwood and the other boys at the scene of the fight that which character would soon hear of the incident?

2. What was the name of Elwood's house father at Nickel?

3. In what year did a group of Nickel's young inmates die in a dormitory fire?

4. Who warned Elwood not to move while he was being punished for his perceived involvement in fighting?

5. What was Elwood's answer when he was later asked "how many licks he got" (68) at the White House?

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