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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nick characterize him and his father living together alone?
(a) A circus.
(b) A nightmare.
(c) A tragedy.
(d) A war.

2. What does Coby do when he “nutmegs” Parnell?
(a) Passes the ball between his legs.
(b) Curls the ball around him.
(c) Leaps over him.
(d) Kicks him in the groin.

3. Who does Nick appeal to, when his parents tell him that he cannot play soccer this weekend?
(a) Coby.
(b) Mr. MacDonald.
(c) His coach.
(d) Ms. Hardwick.

4. Why does Nick get out of the house early?
(a) To avoid fighting with his father.
(b) To impress his father.
(c) To avoid being grilled about his homework.
(d) To call his mother in private.

5. When does April tell Nick to meet her?
(a) After dinner.
(b) At lunch.
(c) After swim class.
(d) Before school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dean impugn of Coby’s?

2. What doe Nick’s father add to mac-and-cheese?

3. How does Nick characterize the relationship between his team and Coby’s?

4. What does the psychologist tell Nick to think about before he comes back next time?

5. Why does Mr. MacDonald say readers read?

(see the answer key)

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