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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick say Coby’s house smells like?
(a) Horses.
(b) Exotic cooking.
(c) Garlic and butter.
(d) Funky feet.

2. What card game do Nick and Coby play on the way to school?
(a) War.
(b) Blackjack.
(c) Gin.
(d) Poker.

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

4. Why does Nick’s father ask him to get him a pillow?
(a) Because wants a footrest under his desk.
(b) Because he will be sleeping in his study.
(c) Because he needs to prop up his office chair.
(d) Because his back hurts.

5. What was it that got the Egglestons kicked out of school?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Boxing gloves.
(d) Knives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nick and Coby say they will have to get, now that Nick’s parents are separating?

2. What doe Nick’s father add to mac-and-cheese?

3. Why does Mr. MacDonald say readers read?

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

5. What does Mr. MacDonald distract Nick with, while he slips a book into his hands?

(see the answer key)

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