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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Coby offer Nick, to inspire him to call April?
(a) Threats of mockery.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Visions of his happiness.
(d) Chocolate.

4. Who is Nick and Coby’s middle school named for?
(a) Eartha Kitt.
(b) Langston Hughes.
(c) Rosa Parks.
(d) W. E. B. DuBois.

5. What game does Nick play with his friend Coby?
(a) Minecraft.
(b) FIFA online.
(c) Grand Theft Auto.
(d) Fortnite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book goes Nick have to find a malapropism in, as punishment for his inattentiveness?

2. What is the phrase “to nip something in the bud” an example of?

3. What is Nick Hall’s father’s profession?

4. What does Nick watch while his father is not at home?

5. What is the word that describes the fact that Nick complains about footnotes in a book, and then includes a footnote to support his complaint?

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