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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What awkward question does Nick ask his parents at dinner?
(a) Whether they are getting a divorce.
(b) Whether they are going to move.
(c) Whether he is going to have a baby sibling.
(d) Whether his father cheated.

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

4. How does Mr. MacDonald entertain Nick and the nurses on his floor?
(a) He reads from Nick’s book.
(b) He raps for them.
(c) He tells stories from his music days.
(d) He shows photos of his music friends.

5. What is the name of the horse Nick’s mother says that she will be training for the Derby?
(a) Red Velvet.
(b) Bite My Dust.
(c) Monster Mash.
(d) Boo-yah.

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

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

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

9. What kind of book is the book Nick recommends for book club?
(a) Play.
(b) Memoir.
(c) Epic poetry.
(d) Epistolary novel.

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

11. How does the fight with Don Eggleston end for Nick?
(a) Nick gets knocked out.
(b) Don chases Nick off.
(c) Nick knocks Don out.
(d) Nick dumps Don into the pool.

12. 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) Ms. Hardwick shows up.
(d) Coby shows up.

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

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

15. Where does Nick throw up?
(a) In his hands.
(b) In the water cooler.
(c) In his shoes.
(d) In Parnell’s gym bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick allow April to call him?

2. Who does Nick say is his favorite rapper?

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

4. What does Nick mean when he uses the word “booked” in his discussion with Coby (257)?

5. What book does Mr. MacDonald bring Nick in the hospital?

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