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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What reason does Nick give Coby, when he says he cannot come over?
(a) April is coming to his house.
(b) He is grounded.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) He has to do chores.

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

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

7. What does Mr. MacDonald leave for Nick when he drives away?
(a) A collection of books.
(b) A CD of his music.
(c) A card thanking him for his friendship.
(d) The dragonfly box.

8. How does Nick characterize Into the Dust?
(a) Engaging.
(b) Unputdownable.
(c) So-so.
(d) Boring.

9. 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 win.
(c) To win attention.
(d) To terrify.

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

11. Where was the team from that beat Nick’s team at the Dallas Cup?
(a) Mexico.
(b) California.
(c) Canada.
(d) Florida.

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

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

14. What does Nick get back at the pool party?
(a) His bus pass.
(b) His pride.
(c) His soccer cleats.
(d) His bike.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. MacDonald tell Nick’s parents?

2. How does Nick say he is doing in school when he texts his mother?

3. When Nick calls April, how long does her father give Nick to talk to her?

4. How many times does Nick call April’s number before he lets the call go all the way through?

5. What does Coby do when he “nutmegs” Parnell?

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