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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On His Own: Crossing the Mississippi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had the baby's father hurt himself?
(a) A hunting accident.
(b) A car accident.
(c) A fall from a cliff.
(d) An axe incident.

2. What lie does Nick tell his father when he returns to camp?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He heard an animal.
(c) He had a fish hook in his hand.
(d) He shot himself.

3. Who gives Nick and Littless money for their trip?
(a) Aunt Halley.
(b) Aunt Harriet.
(c) Aunt Hattie.
(d) Aunt Hadley.

4. Who has left the town in this story?
(a) Germans.
(b) Indians.
(c) Italians.
(d) Irish.

5. Where were Prudence and the boy seen playing?
(a) The woods.
(b) The city park.
(c) The playground.
(d) The school yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of Nick's father's anger?

2. What is unique about the Indian woman?

3. What is the plan of the two crooks?

4. Where does Nick's father go instead of going back to fight with the man?

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

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