The Nick Adams Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Nick Adams Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ad Francis?

2. The collection consists of _________________.

3. The story is a conflict between Nick's immaturity and the realization that ____________________.

4. By what method is Nick traveling?

5. The men want to take Nick away because he sold trout and __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hemingway mention Mark Twain and his characters in the story?

2. What are some of the things that Nick recalls about his father in this story?

3. How does Hemingway indicate Nick's immaturity again in this story?

4. How do Nick's uncle and father react when Nick summons them to return to camp?

5. What does Nick's father tell his wife about the fight with the other man over the wood?

6. What happens when Nick and his friends pass some Indians on their way home on the Fourth of July?

7. How does Hemingway show the stereotype of a good wife?

8. Where is Nick in this story and how does he relate to those around him?

9. What is the editor's main point about the book as stated in the Preface?

10. How does Nick's fear of death exhibit again in this story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hemingway is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Hemingway gives Nick the ability to see beyond immediate pain and discomfort by putting him in situations that give him hope. Cite some examples where Nick's mood and spirits lift when his hopeful nature takes over.

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in the stories. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the stories that serve as foreshadowing.

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