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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. What is the source of Nick's father's anger?
(a) A fight with a man.
(b) The car won't start.
(c) A young patient dies.
(d) His brother betrayed him.

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

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

4. Where were Prudence and the boy seen playing?
(a) The school yard.
(b) The city park.
(c) The woods.
(d) The playground.

5. Who tends the counter at the restaurant?
(a) Max.
(b) Harry.
(c) Sam.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the doctor in this story?

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

3. What is Nick's father's name?

4. On what is Nick riding on his return home?

5. How old is Nick in this story?

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