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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. For what length of time had adult Elwood lived in New York City by the time he ran into Chickie Pete in Chapter 13?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 5 years.

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

3. On what night of the week did a particular Nickel staff member like to inflict sexual abuse on Clinton Smith?
(a) Thursdays.
(b) Saturdays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Tuesdays.

4. What rule of Turner's own making did he break while helping Elwood to escape from Nickel?
(a) Run toward the swamp.
(b) Run alone.
(c) Run toward town.
(d) Hide for three days before running.

5. Upon Elwood's arrival, Nickel housed "over" (49) how many inmates?
(a) 800.
(b) 300.
(c) 1,300.
(d) 600.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object was NOT associated with Turner's explanation to Elwood of what "out back" means at Nickel?

2. Elwood's courage faltered when he was how far away from the state inspectors with his whistle-blowing letter in hand?

3. On the last day of school, Mr. Hill gave Elwood a book by which black writer?

4. Chapter 12 states that "there were" how many "ways out of Nickel" (144)?

5. Turner got jealous sometimes when Elwood's grandmother Harriet brought Elwood which items during her visits?

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