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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 248-278.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does “callipygous” mean (258)?
(a) Having a nice backside.
(b) Having a beautiful voice.
(c) Having good taste in clothing.
(d) Having pretty hair.

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

3. What does Nick’s father instruct Nick to do, when Nick leaves the house?
(a) Call April.
(b) Do extra credit for Ms. Hardwick.
(c) Read for an hour.
(d) Write an essay with the new words he has learned.

4. How long will Nick be out of school after surgery?
(a) A couple of days.
(b) A month.
(c) A day.
(d) A couple of weeks.

5. What does Dean impugn of Coby’s?
(a) His looks.
(b) His family’s wealth.
(c) His race.
(d) His intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Nick wake up on the day he is set to leave the hospital?

2. Who has delivered a note for Nick from April?

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

4. What kind of award does Mr. MacDonald have in his room?

5. What does Nick wake up to, in the second poem of the book?

(see the answer key)

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