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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. The story is a conflict between Nick's immaturity and the realization that ____________________.
(a) his father is going to war.
(b) his girl friend no longer loves him.
(c) all life eventually comes to an end.
(d) his mother is terminally ill.

2. How does Nick's father help the Indian woman?
(a) He calls for air transport.
(b) He sets her broken bones.
(c) He performs surgery.
(d) He drives her to a hospital.

3. Why does the Indian woman need help?
(a) She is trapped in a mine.
(b) She has been in labor for two days.
(c) She has broken both legs.
(d) She has a skull fracture.

4. What occupation did some of the Indians have in Petoskey?
(a) Construction.
(b) Factory work.
(c) Retail.
(d) Farming.

5. Why is the Preface written?
(a) To encourage the reader to look for symbolism.
(b) To provide some insight into the author's motivation.
(c) To warn the reader about foul language.
(d) To explain the reason for the collection.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the condition of the baby's father?

3. Who has left the town in this story?

4. Where did Ad meet Bugs?

5. Who does Nick learn wins the final game of the World Series?

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