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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 April send Nick a note saying she wants to look for?
(a) His soccer cleats.
(b) His dancing shoes.
(c) His book for book club.
(d) His smile.

2. 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?
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Irony.
(c) Contradiction.
(d) Apostrophe.

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

4. Why does Nick say that the students at his school cut Mr. MacDonald slack for his weird personality?
(a) He is a bit touched.
(b) He is kind to everyone.
(c) He is a great dancer.
(d) He could have died of a brain tumor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. MacDonald say readers read?

2. What does Nick say Coby’s house smells like?

3. What is the deadline by which Nick and Coby have said they will both have girlfriends?

4. Whose book is Nick’s father reading, while Nick does his homework?

5. What is the phrase “to nip something in the butt” an example of?

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