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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. How long does Nick nurse his broken heart about Prudence?
(a) For a month.
(b) Almost instantly.
(c) For a couple days.
(d) For a year.

2. What possession of Nick's does Ad want?
(a) Flask.
(b) Canteen.
(c) Knife.
(d) Jacket.

3. What thought scared Nick when he was alone?
(a) His mother had cancer.
(b) He would die one day.
(c) He would die young.
(d) His father was going to war.

4. What lie does Nick tell his father when he returns to camp?
(a) He had a fish hook in his hand.
(b) He heard an animal.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He shot himself.

5. What is the setting for this story?
(a) Train station.
(b) Ski lodge.
(c) Fishing camp.
(d) Restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Nick's father tell his wife?

2. Who is with Nick in this story?

3. Ad has some physical oddities such as a missing ear and __________________.

4. What does Nick's uncle think he is?

5. Who writes the Preface of THE NICK ADAMS STORIES?

(see the answer key)

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