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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Northern Woods: The Doctor and the Doctor's Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the subject of the stories?
(a) Nick Adams.
(b) Truman Capote.
(c) Charles Lindbergh.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

2. What is Nick doing in this story?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Camping.

3. What does Nick's father fiddle with as he mulls over his fight with the man?
(a) His shotgun.
(b) His boots.
(c) His TV remote.
(d) His fishing pole.

4. What lie does Nick's father tell his wife?
(a) He gave up smoking.
(b) The other man tried to start the fight.
(c) He won't drink anymore.
(d) Somebody ran into the car.

5. Who writes the Preface of THE NICK ADAMS STORIES?
(a) Nick Adams.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) William Faulkner.
(d) The editor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nick's father's name?

2. What is the condition of the baby's father?

3. What is Nick's overriding quality?

4. What does the editor say about the stories?

5. Who is the doctor in this story?

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