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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 say that the students at his school cut Mr. MacDonald slack for his weird personality?
(a) He is a great dancer.
(b) He is a bit touched.
(c) He could have died of a brain tumor.
(d) He is kind to everyone.

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

3. What does Coby do when he “nutmegs” Parnell?
(a) Curls the ball around him.
(b) Kicks him in the groin.
(c) Passes the ball between his legs.
(d) Leaps over him.

4. Whose suggestion does April push aside so Nick can make a book club recommendation?
(a) Her own.
(b) Charlene.
(c) Coby.
(d) Winifred.

5. Where was the team from that beat Nick’s team at the Dallas Cup?
(a) California.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Canada.
(d) Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coby get his second yellow card for?

2. How long will Nick’s recovery likely be, when he goes into surgery?

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

4. What sport is the boy good at, in the book Nick is reading in the hospital?

5. What does “incompossible” mean (267)?

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