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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. In what kind of a shop was 13-year-old Elwood hired to work for Mr. Marconi?
(a) A shoe shop.
(b) A book shop.
(c) A tobacco shop.
(d) A water sports shop.

2. Which character was Elwood trying to protect when he got in trouble for fighting?
(a) Cory.
(b) Gil.
(c) Desmond.
(d) Turner.

3. The narrator states that for the Nickel boys, "to forbid the thought of escape mean to" take what action against "one's humanity" (145)?
(a) Stifle it.
(b) Ignore it.
(c) Drown it.
(d) Murder it.

4. As Elwood and Turner were making their escape toward Tallahassee, they turned around to see which vehicle associated with Nickel following them?
(a) A brown Chevy.
(b) A Packard.
(c) The Community Service van.
(d) A Studebaker.

5. The national press picked up the story about the secret cemetery at Nickel Academy after a newspaper from what city published a story about it first?
(a) Tallahassee.
(b) Miami.
(c) Boca Raton.
(d) Orlando.

Short Answer Questions

1. The end of the Prologue introduces Elwood the Nickel Boy in what way?

2. At the time when widespread media coverage focused on the Nickel Academy, how many Nickel Boy reunions had been held?

3. From whom did Director Hardee learn that Nickel was about to undergo a "surprise" (169) state inspection?

4. Elwood became transfixed by the photo essays published in which magazine sold in Mr. Marconi's shop?

5. What was the name of the Community Service supervisor under whom Elwood eventually worked after Turner's recommendation?

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