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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 279-314.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick tell Mr. MacDonald was wrong with his body?
(a) Diverticulitis.
(b) Intestinal blockage.
(c) Abdominal adhesions.
(d) Kidney stones.

2. What is logorrhea?
(a) Excessive use of words.
(b) Uncontrollable blurting of words.
(c) Confusion about when to speak.
(d) Indifference to words’ meanings.

3. What is the phrase “to nip something in the butt” an example of?
(a) A malapropism.
(b) A philippic.
(c) A jeremiad.
(d) An insult.

4. What does Nick allow April to call him?
(a) Honey.
(b) Baby.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Nicky.

5. What does Nick say he is a pro at?
(a) Picking football games for the pool.
(b) English class.
(c) Band rehearsal.
(d) Daydreaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick characterize Into the Dust?

2. What explanation do Nick’s parents give him for why they divorcing?

3. Why does Nick get out of the house early?

4. Why does Nick laugh when his father suggests he take a break from the Dictionary of Weird and Wonderful Words?

5. What does Nick tell Don his name means?

(see the answer key)

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