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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Nick calls April, how long does her father give Nick to talk to her?
(a) 1 minute.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

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

5. What does the psychologist tell Nick to think about before he comes back next time?
(a) How he might deal with bullies.
(b) What he likes about his mother.
(c) What the Egglestons must be suffering.
(d) How he would like to live in Kentucky.

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) Mustard.
(b) Hamburger.
(c) Lobster.
(d) Sausage.

7. Why is Nick upset about going horseback riding with April?
(a) Because he does not know how.
(b) Because he still feels sick.
(c) Because he wants to get a haircut first.
(d) Because his mother arranged it.

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

9. 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.

10. How does Coby convince Nick to ask April out?
(a) He makes chicken noises to shame him.
(b) He brings April over to talk to Nick.
(c) He tells Charlene that Nick has something to ask April.
(d) He writes April a note in Nick’s name.

11. Why does Winifred show up at Nick’s house?
(a) To sell Girl Scout cookies.
(b) For book club.
(c) To deliver the class Get Well card.
(d) To ask him to the formal dance.

12. Where does April’s father tell Nick that April wants to tattoo the word limerence?
(a) On her forearm.
(b) On her ankle.
(c) On the back of her neck.
(d) Around her belly button.

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

14. How many times does Nick call April’s number before he lets the call go all the way through?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

15. How long will Nick’s recovery likely be, when he goes into surgery?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many pages does Nick read in his book before he turns on the TV?

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

4. Who is Mr. MacDonald’s girlfriend?

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

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