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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 kind of dance does Nick get to do with April?
(a) Jitterbug.
(b) Tango.
(c) Waltz.
(d) Foxtrot.

2. What does Nick say he is a pro at?
(a) Daydreaming.
(b) Picking football games for the pool.
(c) English class.
(d) Band rehearsal.

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

4. Why does Nick not play football?
(a) He has bad knees.
(b) Because he was knocked out once, playing football.
(c) His father will not allow it.
(d) He already has a brain condition.

5. What is verbomania?
(a) A crazy use of words.
(b) Obsessive, non-stop talking.
(c) An obsession with words.
(d) Use of surreal words.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the librarian invite Nick and Coby to join?

3. What does Coby say when Nick apologizes for not jumping in to save him?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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