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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the librarian invite Nick and Coby to join?
(a) The theatre department.
(b) A futsal tournament.
(c) Nerds and Words book club.
(d) His bowling league.

3. What does Nick say that gets him into trouble with his father?
(a) That he hates his father.
(b) That he wishes he were dead.
(c) That he wants to move to Kentucky with his mother.
(d) That he refuses to do his chores.

4. Where do the Eggleston twins go to school?
(a) The Alternative Behavior Center.
(b) An agricultural school.
(c) A nearby technical school.
(d) The same school as Nick and Coby.

5. When does April tell Nick to meet her?
(a) Before school.
(b) At lunch.
(c) After swim class.
(d) After dinner.

6. What does April give Nick a rain check for?
(a) A big hug.
(b) A long story.
(c) A movie out.
(d) A kiss.

7. What is Nick Hall’s mother’s profession?
(a) Engineer.
(b) Musician.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Horse trainer.

8. What does Nick tell Don his name means?
(a) Stupid crap.
(b) Embarrassing smell.
(c) Elementary insight.
(d) Shameful ignorance.

9. Why does Nick’s father ask him to get him a pillow?
(a) Because he will be sleeping in his study.
(b) Because wants a footrest under his desk.
(c) Because his back hurts.
(d) Because he needs to prop up his office chair.

10. What game does Nick play with his friend Coby?
(a) Minecraft.
(b) FIFA online.
(c) Fortnite.
(d) Grand Theft Auto.

11. What do Nick and Coby say they will have to get, now that Nick’s parents are separating?
(a) Walking shoes.
(b) Scooters.
(c) Bicycles.
(d) Bus passes.

12. What kind of dance does Nick get to do with April?
(a) Foxtrot.
(b) Waltz.
(c) Jitterbug.
(d) Tango.

13. What is Nick’s role as Coby fights with Dean Eggleston?
(a) Bystander.
(b) He runs for help.
(c) He breaks it up.
(d) He helps Coby.

14. What does Coby say when Nick apologizes for not jumping in to save him?
(a) He tells him they will settle it in Dallas.
(b) He says that it’s no big deal.
(c) He says that Nick owes him one.
(d) He tells him to deal the cards for blackjack.

15. What does Miss Quattlebaum’s name mean, according to Nick?
(a) Dirty sweater.
(b) Foolish frog.
(c) Fruit tree.
(d) Tiresome talker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick’s father instruct Nick to do, when Nick leaves the house?

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

3. Where does Coby recall Nick’s parents having taken him and Nick?

4. What does Nick watch while his father is not at home?

5. What does Don Eggleston knock out of Nick’s hands?

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