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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On His Own: Crossing the Mississippi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Nick look forward to on his trip?
(a) Sleeping on a train.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Crossing the Mississippi.
(d) Making friends.

2. What happened to Nick when he was by himself?
(a) He got scared.
(b) He tried to get a friend to come over.
(c) He slept all day.
(d) He loved the solitude.

3. How does Nick respond when he hears that Prudence has been playing with another boy?
(a) He screams.
(b) He pounds the table.
(c) He cries.
(d) He pouts.

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

5. Where does Nick's father go instead of going back to fight with the man?
(a) To a poker game.
(b) To a bar.
(c) To the hardware store.
(d) On a walk with Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are in the vehicle passed by Nick and his friends?

2. What is the economic base of the town?

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

4. Why does the Indian woman need help?

5. What do Nick and his father discuss as they leave the Indian camp?

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