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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. Who makes the video about Ms. Hardwick’s departure for Texas, that sends Nick’s class “to sob town” (288)?
(a) Winifred.
(b) Coby.
(c) Nick.
(d) April.

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

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

4. How many pages does Nick read in his book before he turns on the TV?
(a) 22 pages.
(b) 18 pages.
(c) 6 pages.
(d) 54 pages.

5. What is the good news the nurse tells Nick?
(a) His ankle is fine.
(b) His stomach is better.
(c) His knee is fine.
(d) His ankle is sprained.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nick upset about going horseback riding with April?

2. Where does April kiss Nick when she leaves the hospital?

3. What does “wordbound” mean (294)?

4. How long will Nick be out of school after surgery?

5. Why does Winifred show up at Nick’s house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What date has Nick’s mother arranged for him and April, and how does it go?

3. How does the psychologist help Nick deal with his parents’ split?

4. Why does Nick waffle about asking April out?

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

6. What report does Coby give Nick of the Dallas Cup?

7. What does Nick learn about Mr. MacDonald’s dragonfly box?

8. What is the book about that Nick reads after All the Broken Pieces?

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

10. How does Nick end up being pulled out of the game against Coby’s team?

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