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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Ms. Hardwick to call Nick to the front of the class and read his notebook?
(a) The sneer on his lips.
(b) The intensity on his face.
(c) The fact that he was sleeping.
(d) She sees what he is writing.

2. What is Nick tormented by, after his parents tell him that they are separating?
(a) Asthma attacks.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Fainting spells.
(d) Stomach aches.

3. How many followers does Coby tell Nick Nick’s father has?
(a) 450.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 9,000.
(d) 20,000.

4. What does Nick tell Don his name means?
(a) Stupid crap.
(b) Embarrassing smell.
(c) Elementary insight.
(d) Shameful ignorance.

5. What is logorrhea?
(a) Indifference to words’ meanings.
(b) Confusion about when to speak.
(c) Uncontrollable blurting of words.
(d) Excessive use of words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nick and Coby say they will have to get, now that Nick’s parents are separating?

2. What does Nick say love and happiness sink in when his mother leaves?

3. What does Mr. MacDonald tell Nick when he complains about his parents?

4. What does the librarian invite Nick and Coby to join?

5. What does Nick’s mother chide him for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nick characterize Mr. MacDonald?

2. What happens in Nick and April’s conversation after her swim practice?

3. How is Nick’s team at futsal?

4. What happens when Nick meets the Egglestons in the library?

5. What are the consequences of Nick’s limerence poem?

6. How does Mr. MacDonald reprise Nick’s punishment assignment?

7. How does Nick characterize futsal?

8. What is the significance of the Dallas Cup?

9. What is Nick’s reaction to his parents’ bombshell?

10. How does Nick lose his bike?

(see the answer keys)

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