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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 185-217.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Nick tell his mother he feels after surgery?
(a) Like he has just run a marathon and played back-to-back soccer matches.
(b) Like he is floating on a cloud.
(c) Like he is under water.
(d) Like jello.

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

4. What was the source of the statement that put up red flags for Nick’s family?
(a) A philosophy book he was reading.
(b) An Eminem song.
(c) His desire to kill himself.
(d) Something a friend told him.

5. What does Nick’s mother nag him to do?
(a) Household chores.
(b) Calling his grandparents.
(c) Walking the dog
(d) Reading for book club.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is “onomotophobia”?

2. Why does Nick get out of the house early?

3. What is it that gives Nick the sense that things are not right with his parents?

4. How does Coby convince Nick to ask April out?

5. What does Nick tell Mr. MacDonald was wrong with his body?

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