Booked Quiz

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What is the significance of the horse and farm imagery of Nick's first text to his mom? (from Part 5, p. 92 – 112)

He uses that imagery because he loves to ride, and he is making a joke about how much he misses riding with her.

He uses that imagery because his father trains horses, and he wants to remind her of him.

He uses that imagery because she left the family to be with a man who trains horses.

He uses that imagery because she left the family to train horses.

What is significant about the fact that April starts calling Nick "Nicky"? (from Part 10, p. 206 – 234)

Nicky is what Nick's father calls him: April calling him that puts their relationship in the same kind of emotionally confrontational ballpark.

Nicky is what Nick's mother calls him: April calling him that puts their relationship in the same kind of emotionally connected ballpark.

Nicky is what Ms. Hardwick calls him: April calling him that puts their relationship in the same kind of emotionally distant ballpark.

Nicky is what The Mac calls him: April calling him that puts their relationship in the same kind of intellectual ballpark.

Why does Nick think that April's visit is a "swiven"? (from Part 10, p. 206 – 234)

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a mistake: when April walks in, Nick thinks something must be wrong.

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a trick: when April walks in, Nick thinks someone is playing with his head.

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a dream: when April walks in, Nick thinks he must be dreaming.

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a turnaround of events: when April walks in, Nick thinks she must be here to tell him she is now interested in Don Eggleston.

Why is Nick intimidated by April's father? (from Part 13, p. 285 - 314)

April's father is good friends with Nick's father.

April's father is a police officer.

April's father is a doctor.

April's father is a minister.

Why does Nick consider, at least temporarily, the possibility of moving to Kentucky? (from Part 7, p. 136 - 154)

He imagines what it would be like to learn how to raise horses like his mother.

He imagines what it would be like to get away from the dominating Ms. Hardwick.

He imagines what it would be like to get away from the bullying of the Egglestons.

He imagines what it would be like to get away from the competition with Coby.