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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 31-61.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can Nick not play soccer with Coby after school?
(a) He has to go to etiquette class.
(b) He has to go home and help his mother.
(c) He has to go to swim class.
(d) He has to go to band practice.

3. How regularly will Nick’s mother come home to visit?
(a) Three nights a week.
(b) Every other weekend.
(c) Every weekend.
(d) Once a month.

4. What is the phrase “to nip something in the bud” an example of?
(a) A euphemism.
(b) A malapropism.
(c) A simile.
(d) A metaphor.

5. What is Nick Hall’s father’s profession?
(a) Landscaper.
(b) Writer.
(c) Medical doctor.
(d) Professor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Nick tormented by, after his parents tell him that they are separating?

3. What does Nick say he is a pro at?

4. What was it that got the Egglestons kicked out of school?

5. Where have Nick and Coby’s teams been invited to play?

(see the answer key)

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