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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 does Nick react to the surgery?
(a) He watches intently.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He boils water.
(d) He sterilizes the instruments.

2. In what town did Nick grow up?
(a) Paducah.
(b) Pittsfield.
(c) Phillipsburg.
(d) Petoskey.

3. What town is the location of this story?
(a) Petersburg.
(b) Petoskey.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Petrofsky.

4. Where does Nick go in this story?
(a) A ski trip.
(b) A bar.
(c) College.
(d) Fishing.

5. Who is the doctor in this story?
(a) Nick.
(b) Nick's brother.
(c) Nick's uncle.
(d) Nick's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Nick and his friends pass on their way home?

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

3. Who is Nick with in this story?

4. What emotion does Nick recall having?

5. Who tends the counter at the restaurant?

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