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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 awkward question does Nick ask his parents at dinner?
(a) Whether they are going to move.
(b) Whether his father cheated.
(c) Whether they are getting a divorce.
(d) Whether he is going to have a baby sibling.

2. What kind of award does Mr. MacDonald have in his room?
(a) Tony.
(b) Grammy.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Writers Guild.

3. How does Nick characterize the morning of his mother’s return?
(a) Otherworldly.
(b) Just like old times.
(c) Ominously quiet.
(d) Eerie and unprecedented.

4. Who scores the first goal in the match between Nick and Coby’s teams?
(a) Nick.
(b) Coby’s captain.
(c) Coby.
(d) Parnell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Eggleston twins go to school?

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

3. What does Nick tell Mr. MacDonald his favorite book is?

4. What toy of Coby’s does Nick say he broke?

5. What is the literary term for Nick asking his mother, “Why did you BALE” (96)?

(see the answer key)

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