Booked Quiz

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Why does Nick think that April's visit is a "swiven"? (from Part 10, p. 206 – 234)

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a dream: when April walks in, Nick thinks he must be dreaming.

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a turnaround of events: when April walks in, Nick thinks she must be here to tell him she is now interested in Don Eggleston.

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a trick: when April walks in, Nick thinks someone is playing with his head.

A swiven has been defined, earlier in the book, as a mistake: when April walks in, Nick thinks something must be wrong.

Why is it significant that the narrative uses the term "blackjack" to describe Nick's reaction to riding horses with April ? (from Part 12, p. 256 - 284)

Nick feels like he has gambled, as one does while playing blackjack, and won.

The term "blackjack" has been used at other points in the narrative to suggest a particularly, or powerfully, positive experience.

The term "blackjack" has been used at other points in the narrative to suggest a particularly, or powerfully, negative experience.

Nick feels like April has gambled, as one does while playing blackjack, and won.

Why is Nick going to be unable to participate in the Dallas Cup? (from Part 9, p. 184 - 205)

His father is punishing him for being violent on the soccer field.

He has been cut from the team because of his failing grades in Ms. Hardwick's class.

His physical condition is going to keep him from playing soccer at all.

His mother is punishing him for not listening to his father.

Which character is interested in horses? (from Part 1, p. 1 – 18)

Coby.

Nick's father.

Ms. Hardwick.

Nick's mother.

What is the most likely reason that Nick has so much trouble with Ms. Hardwick's class? (from Part 1, p. 1 – 18)

His resentment of his mother's focus on horses is so powerful that he has difficulty focusing on anything to do with school.

His desire to keep his family life on track is so powerful that he has difficulty focusing on anything to do with school.

His desire to impress his father is so strong that he has no room in his mind for any other forms of writing.

His resentment of his father's focus on words is so strong that it spills over into his attitude towards any books.