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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 218-247.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick say love and happiness sink in when his mother leaves?
(a) Quicksand.
(b) A swamp.
(c) A river.
(d) The ocean.

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

3. Where does Coby recall Nick’s parents having taken him and Nick?
(a) A beach.
(b) A fun park.
(c) A museum.
(d) A zoo.

4. What is “limerence”?
(a) A crush.
(b) The glow of a light.
(c) A kind of fabric.
(d) A citrus fruit.

5. What is the score when Coby scores his goal?
(a) 2-2.
(b) 2-1.
(c) 1-0.
(d) 3-2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don Eggleston knock out of Nick’s hands?

2. How does Mr. MacDonald entertain Nick and the nurses on his floor?

3. What does Nick’s mother chide him for?

4. What do Nick and Coby say they will have to get, now that Nick’s parents are separating?

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

(see the answer key)

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