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

Ms. Hardwick.

Coby.

Nick's father.

Nick's mother.

Why does Nick consider, at least temporarily, the possibility of moving to Kentucky? (from Part 7, p. 136 - 154)

He imagines what it would be like to learn how to raise horses like his mother.

He imagines what it would be like to get away from the dominating Ms. Hardwick.

He imagines what it would be like to get away from the competition with Coby.

He imagines what it would be like to get away from the bullying of the Egglestons.

What is the most likely reason that Nick feels guilty about what happened between Coby and the Egglestons? (from Part 5, p. 92 – 112)

Nick feels guilty that he did not stand up for himself, Coby, or April.

Nick feels guilty that April was hurt in the fight between Coby and the Egglestons.

Nick feels guilty that Coby got the blame for hitting the Egglestons, when it was, in fact, him.

Nick feels guilty that he lied to his father about being beaten up by the Egglestons.

Why does Nick write down everything he wants to say in his conversation with April? (from Part 11, p. 235 - 255)

He is afraid he will make a fool of himself if he does not.

He is afraid that his mother will overhear him and think he is not being polite.

He is afraid that his father will overhear him and be angry about his not using impressive words.

He is afraid that April will do all the talking, and he wants to make sure he gets a word into the conversation.

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)

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

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, negative experience.

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