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The Nickel Boys Quiz

Colson Whitehead
This Study Guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Nickel Boys.

The Nickel Boys Quiz

Colson Whitehead
This Study Guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Nickel Boys.

Take our free The Nickel Boys quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

After Elwood receives encyclopedias from a white coworker, what does Elwood notice about the encyclopedias? (from Prologue – Chapter 3)

2.

Which character swallows soap powder in order to feign sickness? (from Chapters 4 – 7)

3.

After being discharged from nickel, how did Chickie Pete attempt to manage the lingering emotional trauma? (from Chapters 11 – 13)

4.

In the 2010s, how does Earl respond when journalists ask him about the evidence of abuse at the Nickel School? (from Chapters 14 – Acknowledgements)

5.

In which city did Elwood grow up? (from Prologue – Chapter 3)

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