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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 62-92.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Coby offer Nick, to inspire him to call April?
(a) Threats of mockery.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Visions of his happiness.

2. What does Nick say love and happiness sink in when his mother leaves?
(a) A swamp.
(b) A river.
(c) Quicksand.
(d) The ocean.

3. What does Nick say he is a pro at?
(a) Band rehearsal.
(b) English class.
(c) Picking football games for the pool.
(d) Daydreaming.

4. What kind of job is Nick’s mother going to take?
(a) Large animal veterinarian.
(b) Advertising sales.
(c) Rescuing farm animals.
(d) Training a race horse.

5. What is Nick tormented by, after his parents tell him that they are separating?
(a) Asthma attacks.
(b) Fainting spells.
(c) Stomach aches.
(d) Hallucinations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the phrase “to nip something in the butt” an example of?

2. What does Nick say Coby’s house smells like?

3. Why does Nick say that the students at his school cut Mr. MacDonald slack for his weird personality?

4. What does Nick watch while his father is not at home?

5. What card game do Nick and Coby play on the way to school?

(see the answer key)

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