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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Nick and Coby say they will have to get, now that Nick’s parents are separating?
(a) Walking shoes.
(b) Bicycles.
(c) Scooters.
(d) Bus passes.

2. How does Nick characterize Into the Dust?
(a) So-so.
(b) Engaging.
(c) Unputdownable.
(d) Boring.

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

4. How does Mr. MacDonald entertain Nick and the nurses on his floor?
(a) He raps for them.
(b) He reads from Nick’s book.
(c) He shows photos of his music friends.
(d) He tells stories from his music days.

5. Where does April kiss Nick when she leaves the hospital?
(a) On the lips.
(b) On the cheek.
(c) On the forehead.
(d) On the hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nick invite his mother to for the weekend?

2. What does Nick say love and happiness sink in when his mother leaves?

3. How does Nick characterize him and his father living together alone?

4. What does “irascent” mean (218)?

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

(see the answer key)

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