
Understanding 'The Nickel Boys' Themes
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Richard Gonzalez
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason Jordan was looking forward to reading 'The Nickel Boys'?
The author's previous works
The book's description
The book's cover design
The book's release date
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the historical context of the reform school in 'The Nickel Boys'?
A fictional school created by the author
A real reform school that closed in 2011
A modern-day school in New York
A school for gifted children
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the main character in 'The Nickel Boys'?
Elwood
Martin Luther King
Turner
Colson Whitehead
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Elwood's biggest idol in the book?
Rosa Parks
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the book's narrative structure affect the reader?
It is written in chronological order
It focuses only on Elwood's childhood
It weaves through different phases and events
It makes the story predictable
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What real-life location is mentioned in the book?
The White House
The Black House
The Green House
The Blue House
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What impact did the book have on Jordan personally?
It discouraged him from reading more
It made him want to write a book
It reminded him of his own beliefs in justice
It had no impact on him
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Jordan encourage viewers to do after watching the review?
Read 'The Nickel Boys' and join the discussion
Ignore the book
Watch more reviews
Write their own book
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