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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nick’s father tells him that bullies do not want to fight; what does he tell Nick bullies do want?
(a) To be challenged.
(b) To terrify.
(c) To win.
(d) To win attention.

2. Whose greetings does April pass along to Nick when she shows up at the stable?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Charlene.
(d) Miss Quattlebaum.

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

4. Where does Nick get injured?
(a) Ankle.
(b) Elbow.
(c) Thigh.
(d) Knee.

5. Who does Nick tell Coby to ask to the formal dance, so they can double date?
(a) Charlene.
(b) Kellie.
(c) Winifred.
(d) Saida.

6. What explanation do Nick’s parents give him for why they divorcing?
(a) Nick’s mother has fallen in love with someone else.
(b) Infidelity is unforgivable.
(c) Nick’s father wants his independence.
(d) Work and love are not meshing.

7. What does Nick read in the middle of the night?
(a) Into the Dust.
(b) A book about Pelé.
(c) Tuck Everlasting.
(d) Huck Finn.

8. Why does Nick say he likes the zombie movie?
(a) Because he likes to make jokes about their gait.
(b) Because he likes to look unfazed by the zombies.
(c) Because he thinks zombies are stagey and entertaining.
(d) Because the scary parts make April grab his leg.

9. Who does Nick say is his favorite rapper?
(a) Eminem.
(b) Dr. Dre.
(c) Snoop Dogg.
(d) Fresh Prince.

10. Why does Nick laugh when his father suggests he take a break from the Dictionary of Weird and Wonderful Words?
(a) Because Nick finished it.
(b) Because he had forgotten all about it.
(c) Because Nick has already started his own dictionary.
(d) Because Nick gave it to April.

11. What does “callipygous” mean (258)?
(a) Having a nice backside.
(b) Having a beautiful voice.
(c) Having good taste in clothing.
(d) Having pretty hair.

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

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

14. What does Nick tell Mr. MacDonald was wrong with his body?
(a) Kidney stones.
(b) Intestinal blockage.
(c) Diverticulitis.
(d) Abdominal adhesions.

15. What does “wordbound” mean (294)?
(a) Unable to find expression.
(b) Thick-skinned.
(c) Committed to words you have already spoken.
(d) At home in your statements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of book is the book Nick recommends for book club?

2. What does Nick’s mother offer to do when they get home from the hospital?

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

4. What does Coby mean when he tells Nick he was “booked” (209)?

5. What is Nick’s recommendation for the next book for book club?

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