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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 is it that keeps Nick from asking April to be his girlfriend?
(a) His mother shows up.
(b) Dean and Don Eggleston intercept him.
(c) Mr. MacDonald interrupts.
(d) His upset stomach rumbles.

2. How long will Nick’s recovery likely be, when he goes into surgery?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two weeks.

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

4. How does Nick characterize his feelings about his parents divorcing?
(a) Going deaf.
(b) Dying.
(c) Starving.
(d) Drowning.

5. What does the librarian invite Nick and Coby to join?
(a) The theatre department.
(b) His bowling league.
(c) Nerds and Words book club.
(d) A futsal tournament.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick say that gets him into trouble with his father?

2. What is Mr. MacDonald’s favorite animal?

3. Why does Nick’s mockery of Don’s name not help him?

4. Why does Mr. MacDonald say readers read?

5. Where is Nick up to in his father’s dictionary by the time April comes to visit?

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