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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nick and Coby’s middle school named for?
(a) W. E. B. DuBois.
(b) Langston Hughes.
(c) Eartha Kitt.
(d) Rosa Parks.

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

3. What is Nick Hall’s mother’s profession?
(a) Engineer.
(b) Horse trainer.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Musician.

4. What is verbomania?
(a) A crazy use of words.
(b) Use of surreal words.
(c) Obsessive, non-stop talking.
(d) An obsession with words.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the type of poem that spells a word with the first letter of each line?

3. What does Nick’s mother nag him to do?

4. Where does Coby recall Nick’s parents having taken him and Nick?

5. What does Nick accuse his parents of?

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