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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. Which of the following does Ole Anderson NOT do when Nick tells him of the men who want to kill him?
(a) He throws a few things in a knapsack and runs.
(b) He thanks Nick for telling him.
(c) He does not want Nick to do anything about it.
(d) He does not act surprised.

2. What is Nick's father's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Professor.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Lawyer.

3. Who is Nick with in this story?
(a) His father and uncle.
(b) His father and brother.
(c) His father and cousin.
(d) His best friend.

4. Why does Nick's father fight with a man?
(a) He has different political views.
(b) He won't repay a loan.
(c) He backs into his car in a parking lot.
(d) He wants him to cut wood.

5. Who has left the town in this story?
(a) Germans.
(b) Italians.
(c) Irish.
(d) Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nick in this story?

2. What town is the location of this story?

3. How does Nick's father help the Indian woman?

4. Where do Nick and Tom go after leaving the bar?

5. What does Nick do when he returns home?

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