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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Soldier Home: Summer People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the source of Nick's father's anger?
(a) A fight with a man.
(b) A young patient dies.
(c) His brother betrayed him.
(d) The car won't start.

2. What happened to Nick when he was by himself?
(a) He got scared.
(b) He slept all day.
(c) He loved the solitude.
(d) He tried to get a friend to come over.

3. What is Rinaldi's response when Nick says they have made a "separate peace?"
(a) We are of one army.
(b) We are not patriots.
(c) We're alone, always.
(d) We will always be brothers.

4. In what ways does Nick show that he has a great appreciation for nature?
(a) He lets the small trout go.
(b) He wets his hand before touching the trout to prevent fungus.
(c) All of these.
(d) He does not kill the grasshopper on his leg.

5. From what event is Nick returning home?
(a) Fourth of July celebration.
(b) Christmas party.
(c) Birthday party.
(d) New Year's Eve party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the crooks in the story?

2. What happened when the farms were handed down to the Indians' children?

3. What occupation did some of the Indians have in Petoskey?

4. Who is Bugs?

5. Why does Nick sneak back to Kate's house?

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