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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What war does the narrator mention in the memoir for Chapter 1?
(a) The Korean War
(b) World War I
(c) The Vietnam War
(d) World War II

2. What sport do Nick and his friends enjoy on this trip?
(a) Downhill skiing
(b) Water skiing
(c) Golfing
(d) Fishing

3. What profession does Nick's father have?
(a) Minister
(b) Doctor
(c) Accountant
(d) Lawyer

4. Why do Nick and Bill not go out in the boat?
(a) It is too cold
(b) It is too dark
(c) The pond is frozen
(d) It is being repaired

5. What does Boulton call Nick's father?
(a) Dude
(b) Doc
(c) Sport
(d) Bud

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes for Nick's father for help while he and Nick are on a fishing trip?

2. What do the evacuees do every night at midnight?

3. What does the traveler buy when he visits various towns?

4. Why does Uncle George not accompany Nick and his father back to their camp that night?

5. What does the traveler think that Italy is?

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