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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. Turner told Elwood upon their first meeting that he hailed from what city?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Galveston.
(c) Houston.
(d) Gainesville.

2. From what material were the buildings on Nickel's property composed?
(a) Stone.
(b) Brick.
(c) Metal.
(d) Wood.

3. For how many nights was Elwood permitted to sleep in his own home between his sentencing and his departure for Nickel?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 14.
(d) 7.

4. Boys punished within the White House were ordered to lie down on a blood-stained mattress and to hold onto what object?
(a) A rope.
(b) A timer.
(c) A rail.
(d) A chain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon Elwood's arrival, Nickel housed "over" (49) how many inmates?

2. How many boys in total did the Nickel staff get out of their beds the night they punished Elwood and some others for fighting?

3. When Harriet found out about Elwood's participation in a protest, in what way did she punish him?

4. 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?

5. Mr. Hill started teaching history at Lincoln High School when Elwood was a student in which year of high school?

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