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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Soldier Home: The Three Day Blow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bill's opinion of Nick's relationship with Marjorie?
(a) It was the best thing that ever happened to Nick.
(b) It should stay buried.
(c) It should be rekindled.
(d) It never would have lasted.

2. What seems to elevate Nick's mood?
(a) Getting a phone call from his father.
(b) Watching a baseball game on TV.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Realizing his relationship with Marjorie doesn't have to end.

3. With whom does Nick go to a bar?
(a) His father.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Tom.
(d) His uncle.

4. What is the setting for the story?
(a) Austria.
(b) Italy.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Germany.

5. How was Nick injured?
(a) Mountain climbing.
(b) Falling in a ravine.
(c) Running after a train.
(d) In battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nick in this story?

2. Which of the following do Nick and Bill NOT do at Bill's cabin?

3. Who was Steve Ketchel?

4. Who is Nick visiting in this story?

5. Who is the large prostitute that Nick and Tom run into at the bus station?

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