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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 62-92.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick say love and happiness sink in when his mother leaves?
(a) Quicksand.
(b) The ocean.
(c) A swamp.
(d) A river.

2. Why does Nick say that the students at his school cut Mr. MacDonald slack for his weird personality?
(a) He is kind to everyone.
(b) He is a bit touched.
(c) He could have died of a brain tumor.
(d) He is a great dancer.

3. What does Nick accuse his parents of?
(a) Ruining his life.
(b) Just giving up.
(c) Lying to each other.
(d) Lying to him.

4. What kind of award does Mr. MacDonald have in his room?
(a) Grammy.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Writers Guild.
(d) Tony.

5. What is Nick tormented by, after his parents tell him that they are separating?
(a) Stomach aches.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Asthma attacks.
(d) Fainting spells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the outcome when Nick and Coby’s team plays the girls team?

2. Why can Nick not play soccer with Coby after school?

3. What does Mr. MacDonald distract Nick with, while he slips a book into his hands?

4. What does the loser of the ping-pong game between Nick and his mother have do to?

5. What card game do Nick and Coby play on the way to school?

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