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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 93-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book goes Nick have to find a malapropism in, as punishment for his inattentiveness?
(a) Lord of the Flies.
(b) Into the Dust.
(c) Huck Finn.
(d) Tuck Everlasting.

2. What book have Nick’s parents required him to read?
(a) His mother’s training manuals.
(b) A biography of Pelé.
(c) His father’s dictionary Weird and Wonderful Words.
(d) His father’s copy of the Bible.

3. What is Nick tormented by, after his parents tell him that they are separating?
(a) Fainting spells.
(b) Asthma attacks.
(c) Stomach aches.
(d) Hallucinations.

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

5. What does Nick watch while his father is not at home?
(a) R-rated movies.
(b) European soccer games.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Reruns of the Super Bowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the outcome when Nick and Coby’s team plays the girls team?

2. What kind of job is Nick’s mother going to take?

3. Why does Nick’s mockery of Don’s name not help him?

4. Why does Nick not play football?

5. What does Nick say love and happiness sink in when his mother leaves?

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