The Nickel Boys: Quiz 4 (Chapter 9-Chapter 10)

What happens every December at Nickel?

• There is a campus-wide boxing match.
• There is a "Secret Santa" and "Rob Your Friend" type event.
• There is a campus-wide 5k and the winner gets released.

Why do the black boys look forward to this event?

• Because it is the only source of joy and happiness, as they get to beat their oppressors without repercussions.
• Because it is the only time that they are able to get a proper meal while they are at Nickel.
• Because it is the only time that they can receive gifts and play a game together at the same time.

What does Spencer want Griff to do during this event?

• Lose on purpose.
• Starve himself.
• Try his hardest to win.

Why does Spencer want this?

• Because the white boys have not won in 15 years.
• Because he wants to resell the uneaten food.
• Because he wants to resell all the unclaimed gifts.

What is Griff's reasoning for not following Spencer's orders?

• He thought it was the second round.
• He thought there would be four rounds, not three.
• He wanted to win for his own personal pride, regardless of the threat.

What is "out back"?

• Proof that Spencer is racist towards the black students.
• Another nickname for the White House/the Ice Cream Factory.
• The swamp on the outskirts of town.

What happens at Nickel during every Christmas season?

• The school creates a large and popular Christmas display.
• The school collects and donates toys to people in need.
• The school puts on a large and popular Christmas play for children.

Why did the boys like the Christmas season?

• Because ALL boys on campus were treated like children instead of prisoners.
• Because ALL boys on campus were able to get a good meal, instead of just the white boys.
• Because ALL boys on campus were given a ride into town for ice cream.

What does Desmond find in the shed?

• Medicine that is meant for horses.
• Keys to one of the campus vehicles.
• A telephone to call the outside world.

What do *MOST* of the boys decide to do with this item?

• Nothing.
• Give it to Earl.
• Tell Spencer about it.