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

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

3. Where does Nick’s mother take him, after he cleans his room?
(a) School.
(b) Dean and Don’s house.
(c) The soccer field.
(d) His favorite restaurant.

4. What is the injury that pulls Nick’s team’s goalie out of the futsal game?
(a) Broken toe.
(b) Plantar fasciitis.
(c) Head laceration.
(d) Bloody nose.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. MacDonald say readers read?

2. How many times does Nick call April’s number before he lets the call go all the way through?

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

4. What does Nick allow April to call him?

5. What does Mr. MacDonald tell Nick when he complains about his parents?

(see the answer key)

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