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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day of Clinton Smith's freedom from Nickel did he decide it was safe enough for him to hitchhike?
(a) The sixth.
(b) The twelfth.
(c) The second.
(d) The fourth.

2. Prior to having his escape plan foiled, Clinton Smith had been planning to join which member of his family as soon as possible?
(a) His brother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

3. Which character was Elwood trying to protect when he got in trouble for fighting?
(a) Cory.
(b) Gil.
(c) Desmond.
(d) Turner.

4. The narrator states that for the Nickel boys, "to forbid the thought of escape mean to" take what action against "one's humanity" (145)?
(a) Stifle it.
(b) Murder it.
(c) Drown it.
(d) Ignore it.

5. Which character was NOT a part of the group of the three most fearsome boys at Nickel?
(a) Desmond.
(b) Lonnie.
(c) Black Mike.
(d) Griff.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many desks had been squeezed into Elwood and Desmond's homeroom at Nickel?

2. What criminal acts occurred in the location at Nickel known as "Lovers' Lane" (121)?

3. Which of Harper's relatives had worked at Nickel for many years?

4. At what traditional Nickel event did Jaime successfully poison Earl?

5. The entirety of the Nickel property numbered how many acres in total?

(see the answer key)

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