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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what "side" of the Nickel Academy's property was the "secret graveyard" (3) discovered?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) South.

2. How much of the Florida government's publishing was done on Nickel property at the time of Elwood's arrival?
(a) One-quarter of it.
(b) All of it.
(c) Half of it.
(d) The majority of it.

3. How many feet long was the leather strap called Black Beauty" (67)?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. Who warned Elwood not to move while he was being punished for his perceived involvement in fighting?
(a) Turner.
(b) Cory.
(c) Griff.
(d) Desmond.

5. By what name did the Nickel Boys call the Nickel Academy's "official cemetery" (3)?
(a) Tartin Hill.
(b) Dime Hill.
(c) Fury Hill.
(d) Boot Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years had Blakely worked at Nickel prior to Elwood's arrival?

2. The first line of the Prologue of The Nickel Boys states that "Even in death, the boys were" (3) what?

3. In what month did Mr. Hill visit Elwood in order to tell him about the college program for high school students?

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?

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

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