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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 123-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nick describe the effects of the news that his parents are separating?
(a) Fracture.
(b) Rust.
(c) Poison.
(d) Bombshell.

2. Why does Nick’s mockery of Don’s name not help him?
(a) His use of expletives gets him in trouble.
(b) It is only a day dream.
(c) April thinks he is being crude.
(d) The principal overhears it.

3. What does the loser of the ping-pong game between Nick and his mother have do to?
(a) Shovel the driveway.
(b) Vacuum.
(c) Dust the bookshelves.
(d) The dishes.

4. What does Nick say that gets him into trouble with his father?
(a) That he wishes he were dead.
(b) That he hates his father.
(c) That he wants to move to Kentucky with his mother.
(d) That he refuses to do his chores.

5. What does Mr. MacDonald distract Nick with, while he slips a book into his hands?
(a) His dragonfly box.
(b) His lunch.
(c) His Grammy award.
(d) His photographs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nick tormented by, after his parents tell him that they are separating?

2. What does Mr. MacDonald tell Nick when he complains about his parents?

3. What does April compliment when she sees Nick after her swim practice?

4. How many players are on each team in futsal?

5. What kind of dance does Nick get to do with April?

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