The Nickel Boys- Chapter 5 Quiz

According to the morning routine at Nickel, what happened immediately after attendance?

• Breakfast in the mess hall

• A two-minute communal shower

• Inspection by housemen

• March to class

Which detail best shows Turner's distinctive presence in the mess hall?

• He spoke with a deep, booming voice that startled everyone.

• He seemed calm and apart amid the noise, like a tree trunk across a creek creating its own ripples.

• He constantly joked with the Cleveland boys to fit in.

• He sat at the little-kids table to avoid trouble.

Based on the descriptions at the table, which character is most likely to intimidate others and why?

• Desmond, because he follows the house father’s orders closely

• Turner, because he claims to be from Houston

• Griff, because he is broad-chested, huge, and associated with violent rumors about his family

• Black Mike, because he quietly eats and avoids eye contact

According to the passage, what best describes the quality of classroom instruction Elwood encounters at Nickel?

• Engaging lessons with rigorous new material

• Distracted teaching using outdated materials

• Student-led seminars with advanced topics

• Personalized tutoring for college preparation

Why does Elwood approach Mr. Goodall at the lunch bell?

• To ask for extra rations at lunch

• To report boys playing cards in class

• To request placement in advanced classes

• To complain about being assigned to the yard crew

Based on Jaimie’s experience, what does his movement between the white and colored camps reveal about Nickel?

• Assignments were based strictly on academic merit

• Racial categories were inconsistently enforced by appearance

• Students freely chose their preferred camp

• Only new arrivals worked in the fields

During the tour with the yard crew, which facility marks the boundary beyond the hill and is given a wide berth by the boys?

• The printing plant

• Boot Hill, the graveyard

• The laundry building

• The basketball courts

In Cleveland’s rec room, what did Elwood find when he opened a cardboard chess set?

• A full set of pieces

• Only a rook and two pawns

• Just the board with no pieces

• A broken knight and a queen

Which idea best captures Elwood’s chosen form of resistance at Nickel after recalling Dr. King’s speech?

• Avoiding all contact with housemen

• Escaping from the school as soon as possible

• Advancing through the ranks faster by working steadily

• Starting fistfights to prove his courage

During the bathroom incident, what was Phil, the white houseman’s, immediate response upon discovering the scene?

• He carefully investigated who started the fight

• He ignored it and walked away

• He said Mr. Spencer would handle it and told the boys to get ready for dinner

• He punished Black Mike on the spot