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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The entirety of the Nickel property numbered how many acres in total?
(a) 1,400.
(b) 500.
(c) 800.
(d) 300.

2. Jody was a student from what university when she discovered the "secret graveyard" (3) on one part of the Nickel Academy's property?
(a) The University of South Florida.
(b) Florida State University.
(c) The University of Miami.
(d) Alabama State University.

3. What piece of prison slang is said to have infiltrated the environment of Nickel as well?
(a) All day.
(b) Free world.
(c) Brake fluid.
(d) Bum beef.

4. 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?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. Turner told Elwood that he would acquire clothing from what source if he were to ever escape from Nickel?
(a) Clotheslines.
(b) Laundromats.
(c) Hospitals.
(d) Schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what punishment did Superintendent Spencer threaten Griff if he refused to lose the boxing match on purpose?

2. What subject did Mr. Hill teach at Lincoln High School when he talked to Elwood about taking college classes during Elwood's senior year?

3. For how many years had the black boys held the Nickel boxing title prior to Griff's participation?

4. On what day of Elwood's incarceration at Nickel does he meet Turner?

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

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