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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On His Own: The Killers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is the economic base of the town?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Tourism.
(c) Manufacturing.
(d) Education.

4. Which of the following does Nick's mother NOT do for his father?
(a) Relax.
(b) Calm.
(c) Agitate.
(d) Soothe.

5. Who is with Nick in this story?
(a) His Boy Scout troop.
(b) His father and brother.
(c) His father and uncle.
(d) His father and cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the crooks in the story?

2. With whom does Nick go to a bar?

3. In what town did Nick grow up?

4. What does Nick's father clean while mulling over the fight with the man?

5. Where does Nick go in this story?

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