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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. For how many years had Blakely worked at Nickel prior to Elwood's arrival?
(a) 2.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

2. Who revealed that he had been punched in the stomach by a particular supervisor for the transgression of talking to a white Nickel boy?
(a) Desmond.
(b) Turner.
(c) Jaime.
(d) Elwood.

3. What was the name of Elwood's house father at Nickel?
(a) Turner.
(b) Harper.
(c) Blakely.
(d) Harrison.

4. In what month did Mr. Hill visit Elwood in order to tell him about the college program for high school students?
(a) July.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) September.

5. 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) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Elwood was shocked to find that "most of the Nickel boys couldn't" (59) take what action?

2. The forensic examiner noted the fractures in the wrist bones of Griff's skeleton after his remains were unearthed how many years after Griff's murder?

3. With which relative did Turner live before he ran away from home for the final time?

4. Which character overheard Superintendent Spencer order Griff to throw the boxing match?

5. On what "side" of the Nickel Academy's property was the "secret graveyard" (3) discovered?

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