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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. How many Nickel boys did the dormitory fire of 1921 kill in total?
(a) 72.
(b) 93.
(c) 23.
(d) 45.

2. Which of Harper's relatives had worked at Nickel for many years?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His brother.

3. Superintendent Spencer told Elwood and the other newly-arrived Nickel Boys that they would be allowed to leave once they reached what status?
(a) Pioneer.
(b) Ace.
(c) Explorer.
(d) Grub.

4. What was distinctive about Chickie Pete's clothing when adult Elwood ran into him after watching the New York City marathon?
(a) It was too small.
(b) It was tattered.
(c) It was dirty.
(d) It was too big.

5. What did Elwood do with Chickie Pete's red napkin at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) He ripped it up.
(b) He put it in his pocket.
(c) He put it in his car's glove compartment.
(d) He lit it on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of Elwood's body did he experience severe twinges of pain once he reached adulthood?

2. How often did Harriet visit Elwood at Nickel during his incarceration there?

3. What was Elwood's answer when he was later asked "how many licks he got" (68) at the White House?

4. For how many weeks had Denise possessed keys to Elwood's New York City apartment by the start of Chapter 11?

5. Harper told Elwood that the state had recently "cracked down" (89) on Nickel's selling-off of what materials meant for the white students?

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