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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 Nick allow April to call him?
(a) Honey.
(b) Baby.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Nicky.

2. What do Nick and Coby say they will have to get, now that Nick’s parents are separating?
(a) Bus passes.
(b) Walking shoes.
(c) Scooters.
(d) Bicycles.

3. What kind of award does Mr. MacDonald have in his room?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Tony.
(c) Writers Guild.
(d) Grammy.

4. What sport is the boy good at, in the book Nick is reading in the hospital?
(a) Polo.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Soccer.

5. What does Nick say that gets him into trouble with his father?
(a) That he wants to move to Kentucky with his mother.
(b) That he wishes he were dead.
(c) That he refuses to do his chores.
(d) That he hates his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is “limerence”?

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

3. When Nick calls April, how long does her father give Nick to talk to her?

4. What is it that keeps Nick from asking April to be his girlfriend?

5. What does Nick tell Mr. MacDonald his favorite book is?

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