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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 155-184.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. MacDonald say readers read?
(a) To discover themselves.
(b) To be hungry for knowledge.
(c) To discover other people and places.
(d) To be satisfied with knowing.

3. Where does Coby shoot his banana kick when he and Nick are playing soccer?
(a) The front door of his house.
(b) The garage.
(c) The doghouse.
(d) The kitchen window.

4. What causes Ms. Hardwick to call Nick to the front of the class and read his notebook?
(a) The sneer on his lips.
(b) The fact that he was sleeping.
(c) She sees what he is writing.
(d) The intensity on his face.

5. Where does April tell Nick Ms. Hardwick is moving?
(a) Texas.
(b) California.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does April tell Nick to meet her?

2. What does Nick’s father instruct Nick to do, when Nick leaves the house?

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

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

5. What does the librarian invite Nick and Coby to join?

(see the answer key)

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