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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 14-16 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose name did Elwood and his group at Nickel refuse to utter as they thought about which staff member to poison?
(a) Duggin.
(b) Harper.
(c) Earl.
(d) Superintendent Spencer.

2. What was NOT an eventual fate suffered by one of the three boys who had inhabited the dark room before Elwood's arrival?
(a) A war casualty.
(b) A suicide.
(c) A knife fight.
(d) A heroin overdose.

3. What machine was used to mask the screams of the boys as they were punished within the White House?
(a) A fan.
(b) A heater.
(c) A generator.
(d) A tennis ball launcher.

4. What subject did Mr. Hill teach at Lincoln High School when he talked to Elwood about taking college classes during Elwood's senior year?
(a) History.
(b) English.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Music.

5. The end of the Prologue introduces Elwood the Nickel Boy in what way?
(a) He was called Elwood Curtis.
(b) He liked to be called Elwood Curtis.
(c) His name was Elwood Curtis.
(d) He went by the name of Elwood Curtis.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Clayton Smith rode with the man who had given him a ride, he imagined a posse looking for him with which character "at the head" (150)?

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

3. Prior to having his escape plan foiled, Clinton Smith had been planning to join which member of his family as soon as possible?

4. What was NOT listed in Chapter 12 as a way to get "out of Nickel" (144)?

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

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