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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. 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 Nick has already started his own dictionary.
(c) Because he had forgotten all about it.
(d) Because Nick finished it.

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

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

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

5. What does the nurse bring Nick for breakfast?
(a) Eggs and sausage.
(b) Pancakes and bacon.
(c) Cherry yoghurt and wheat toast.
(d) Cream of wheat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What keeps Nick in the hospital longer than planned?

3. What does “wordbound” mean (294)?

4. What does Coby mean when he tells Nick he was “booked” (209)?

5. What compliment does Nick give to Mr. MacDonald?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nick’s visit with April like?

2. What is Nick’s ride in April’s father’s car like?

3. What deal does Nick’s father make with him regarding how much TV he can watch?

4. What happens when Nick calls April after he is out of the hospital?

5. What is Nick’s favorite part of Into the Dust?

6. How do Nick’s parents set him up then break his spirit?

7. What happens when Nick confronts the Egglestons at Charlene’s pool party?

8. What are the medical issues Nick discovers when he gets treatment?

9. What happens to the gift Mr. MacDonald bring Nick?

10. Why does Nick miss the Dallas Cup?

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