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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. Phil the houseman told Elwood and the other boys at the scene of the fight that which character would soon hear of the incident?
(a) Spencer.
(b) Harper.
(c) Blakely.
(d) The social worker.

2. What parts of the Nickel Boys' bodies were whipped with the strap referred to as "Black Beauty" (68)?
(a) Their stomachs.
(b) Their chests.
(c) Their backs.
(d) Their legs.

3. What two adjectives did adult Elwood use in Chapter 13 to describe crowds at the New York City marathon?
(a) Crazy and fun.
(b) Oddball and lovely.
(c) Smelly and golden.
(d) Atrocious and adorable.

4. Turner told Elwood upon their first meeting that he hailed from what city?
(a) Galveston.
(b) Gainesville.
(c) Houston.
(d) Dallas.

5. On what night of the week did a particular Nickel staff member like to inflict sexual abuse on Clinton Smith?
(a) Tuesdays.
(b) Thursdays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Sundays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Turner realized at the end of Chapter 10 that the Christmas light display at Nickel reminded him of the atmosphere of what location?

2. At what time of the morning did the Nickel staff arrive in order to take Elwood and the others to receive their punishment for fighting?

3. Who warned Elwood not to move while he was being punished for his perceived involvement in fighting?

4. In what month did Elwood arrive at Nickel?

5. While the black inmates of Nickel called the building used for whippings "the White House," who called the building "the Ice Cream Factory" (66)?

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