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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. What does Nick mean when he uses the word “booked” in his discussion with Coby (257)?
(a) He got arrested.
(b) He has plans.
(c) He got thrown out of the hospital.
(d) He was forced to read books.

5. What is it that keeps Nick from asking April to be his girlfriend?
(a) His upset stomach rumbles.
(b) Dean and Don Eggleston intercept him.
(c) Mr. MacDonald interrupts.
(d) His mother shows up.

6. What does Nick have with his mac-and-cheese for dinner, on the night when he thinks everything is going to be okay?
(a) Lobster.
(b) Mustard.
(c) Hamburger.
(d) Sausage.

7. What is it that keeps Nick’s father from answering Nick’s awkward question at dinner?
(a) Mr. MacDonald shows up.
(b) Nick’s mother storms out.
(c) Coby shows up.
(d) Ms. Hardwick shows up.

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

9. At the end of his therapy session, what does Nick conclude about being an adult?
(a) He wishes he were dead.
(b) He thinks adults must be stupid.
(c) It must be confusing.
(d) He envies adults’ power.

10. How does Nick say he is doing in school when he texts his mother?
(a) Surviving.
(b) Failing miserably.
(c) Passing.
(d) Soaring through.

11. What sport is the boy good at, in the book Nick is reading in the hospital?
(a) Polo.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Soccer.

12. What compliment does Nick give to Mr. MacDonald?
(a) He got game.
(b) He’s rockin'.
(c) He’s the best.
(d) He’s alright.

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

14. In the family court decision about whether Nick will go horseback riding with April, what does Nick’s father base his decision on?
(a) Nick likes April a lot.
(b) Nick wants to spend time with his mother.
(c) Nick can use the date to pay off some of the other chores he has not done.
(d) Nick feels well enough to go to school.

15. What does “incompossible” mean (267)?
(a) Incapable of making an income.
(b) Incapable of being sold.
(c) Incapable of coexisting.
(d) Incapable of being divided without leaving a remainder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the horse Nick’s mother says that she will be training for the Derby?

3. What does the psychologist tell Nick to think about before he comes back next time?

4. What does Nick allow April to call him?

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

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