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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Turner told Elwood that if he were to run away from Nickel, he would head in what direction "because they ain't expecting it" (122)?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

2. What was the name of the Community Service supervisor under whom Elwood eventually worked after Turner's recommendation?
(a) Harper.
(b) Blakely.
(c) Desmond.
(d) Lonnie.

3. What two adjectives did adult Elwood use in Chapter 13 to describe crowds at the New York City marathon?
(a) Atrocious and adorable.
(b) Oddball and lovely.
(c) Smelly and golden.
(d) Crazy and fun.

4. In what year did Elwood move to New York City?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1962.

5. How many minutes did each Nickel Boy get inside the communal showers each day?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to having his escape plan foiled, Clinton Smith had been planning to join which member of his family as soon as possible?

2. Upon Elwood's arrival, Nickel housed "over" (49) how many inmates?

3. In what month did Elwood first move to New York City?

4. In what kind of location in Tallahassee had Jaime liked to hang out with his friends before his stint at Nickel?

5. What kind of relationship did Elwood and Denise have before their relationship turned romantic?

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