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

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

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 mistake: when April walks in, Nick thinks something must be wrong.

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 trick: when April walks in, Nick thinks someone is playing with his head.

Why is it significant that Nick refers to his reaction to his mom's departure (i.e. his feeling that love and happiness are disappearing) as "twins"? (from Part 4, p. 68 - 91)

It seems as though he is comparing the disappearance of his mother to the pain of seeing April's friendly relationship with the Eggleston twins.

It seems as though he is comparing the breakup of his parents' marriage to the breakup of his friendship with the Eggleston twins.

It seems as though he is comparing the pain of his loss to the pain of being attacked by Coby's twin brother.

It seems as though he is comparing the pain of his loss to the pain of being attacked by the Eggleston twins.

Why does Nick write down everything he wants to say in his conversation with April? (from Part 11, p. 235 - 255)

He is afraid that his mother will overhear him and think he is not being polite.

He is afraid that April will do all the talking, and he wants to make sure he gets a word into the conversation.

He is afraid that his father will overhear him and be angry about his not using impressive words.

He is afraid he will make a fool of himself if he does not.

Who plays an important role in Nick's "swiven" in Part 7? (from Part 7, p. 136 - 154)

Coby.

His dad.

His mom.

The Egglestons.