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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far has Nick gotten into his father’s dictionary, when he is in the hospital?
(a) Ls.
(b) Ws.
(c) Ys.
(d) Rs.

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

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

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

5. What does Nick bring Mr. MacDonald on when he stops in the library on his way to soccer practice?
(a) A book he read.
(b) A copy of his father’s dictionary of Weird and Wonderful Words.
(c) A birthday gift.
(d) A CD of music he likes.

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

7. What book does Mr. MacDonald bring Nick in the hospital?
(a) Tuck Everlasting.
(b) Into the Dust.
(c) Lord of the Flies.
(d) All the Broken Pieces.

8. Where does Nick ask his parents to take him on his way home from the hospital?
(a) School.
(b) April’s house.
(c) A hamburger joint.
(d) The library.

9. What is Mr. MacDonald’s convertible named?
(a) Blue Bayou.
(b) Old Smokey.
(c) The Dragonfly.
(d) Blue Moon River.

10. How does Nick characterize his feelings about his parents divorcing?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Dying.
(c) Starving.
(d) Going deaf.

11. What food does Mr. MacDonald bring Nick?
(a) French fries.
(b) Eggplant parmesan.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Fried chicken.

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

13. What is in the dragonfly box?
(a) We do not find out.
(b) Family jewels.
(c) Money.
(d) Nothing.

14. What does Coby get his first yellow card for?
(a) A slide tackle.
(b) Knocking Parnell down.
(c) A high kick.
(d) Mouthing off to the referee.

15. Who scores the first goal in the match between Nick and Coby’s teams?
(a) Nick.
(b) Coby.
(c) Coby’s captain.
(d) Parnell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick tell his mother he feels after surgery?

2. What is the bad news the nurse tells Nick?

3. Where was the team from that beat Nick’s team at the Dallas Cup?

4. What awkward question does Nick ask his parents at dinner?

5. What was the source of the statement that put up red flags for Nick’s family?

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