Booked Quiz

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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 dream: when April walks in, Nick thinks he must be dreaming.

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 turnaround of events: when April walks in, Nick thinks she must be here to tell him she is now interested in Don Eggleston.

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

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

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

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

What is the most likely reason that Nick has so much trouble with Ms. Hardwick's class? (from Part 1, p. 1 – 18)

His desire to keep his family life on track is so powerful that he has difficulty focusing on anything to do with school.

His resentment of his mother's focus on horses is so powerful that he has difficulty focusing on anything to do with school.

His desire to impress his father is so strong that he has no room in his mind for any other forms of writing.

His resentment of his father's focus on words is so strong that it spills over into his attitude towards any books.

What seems to be a turning point in the relationship between Nick and April in Part 6? (from Part 6, p. 113 - 135)

How he scores an important goal in a soccer game.

How he apologizes to Coby for not defending him against the Egglestons.

How he beats up Don Eggleston.

How he uses an impressive-sounding word.

What is the pact made by Nick and Coby? (from Part 2, p. 19 – 42)

That Coby will not date April until Nick has had a chance to find out whether she likes him.

That they will do whatever they have to do to play on the same soccer team again.

That they will have girlfriends before they start the 9th Grade.

That neither of them will read another book until Nick has finished his dad's dictionary.