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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 time does Nick wake up on the day he is set to leave the hospital?
(a) 1 p.m.
(b) 9:30 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 11 a.m.

2. What does the nurse bring Nick for breakfast?
(a) Cherry yoghurt and wheat toast.
(b) Cream of wheat.
(c) Eggs and sausage.
(d) Pancakes and bacon.

3. Where does Nick wake up after dreaming of moonwalking with Michael Jackson?
(a) In Coby’s guest bedroom.
(b) In his mother’s arms.
(c) In his father’s study.
(d) On the couch.

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

5. What does Miss Quattlebaum’s name mean, according to Nick?
(a) Tiresome talker.
(b) Foolish frog.
(c) Dirty sweater.
(d) Fruit tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nick Hall’s mother’s profession?

2. What justification does Nick’s father give, for making Nick read the dictionary of Weird and Wonderful Words?

3. What does Nick’s father say happened when he stood up against the kid who was bullying him?

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

5. What is it that keeps Nick from asking April to be his girlfriend?

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