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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 279-314.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nick’s father ask him to get him a pillow?
(a) Because he will be sleeping in his study.
(b) Because wants a footrest under his desk.
(c) Because he needs to prop up his office chair.
(d) Because his back hurts.

2. What does the librarian invite Nick and Coby to join?
(a) The theatre department.
(b) Nerds and Words book club.
(c) A futsal tournament.
(d) His bowling league.

3. How many organs does Nick say the human body has?
(a) 78.
(b) 172.
(c) 106.
(d) 216.

4. How does Nick characterize the morning of his mother’s return?
(a) Ominously quiet.
(b) Otherworldly.
(c) Eerie and unprecedented.
(d) Just like old times.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Nick give Coby, when he says he cannot come over?

2. What explanation do Nick’s parents give him for why they divorcing?

3. What does Nick read in the middle of the night?

4. Who makes the video about Ms. Hardwick’s departure for Texas, that sends Nick’s class “to sob town” (288)?

5. Why does Mr. MacDonald say he likes dragonflies?

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