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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. Who was Steve Ketchel?
(a) A murdered boxer.
(b) A city councilman.
(c) A physician.
(d) A hobo.

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

3. Where do Nick and Tom go after leaving the bar?
(a) Another bar.
(b) Frat party.
(c) Bus station.
(d) Train station.

4. Who is Nick visiting in this story?
(a) Tom.
(b) His father.
(c) Marjorie.
(d) Bill.

5. Which of the following do Nick and Bill NOT do at Bill's cabin?
(a) Talk about Med school.
(b) Discuss books.
(c) Talk about baseball.
(d) Drink in front of the fireplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nick and Bill drink at the cabin?

2. With whom does Nick go to a bar?

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

4. What is the setting for the story?

5. How was Nick injured?

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