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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. Who is the girl that Nick spends a lot of time with?
(a) Pamela Mitchell.
(b) Paula Mitchell.
(c) Prudence Mitchell.
(d) Prudence McKenzie.

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

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

4. What type of business does Aunt Halley's husband run?
(a) Law.
(b) Dry goods.
(c) Hardware.
(d) Grocery.

5. By what method is Nick traveling?
(a) Train.
(b) Car.
(c) Plane.
(d) Bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Nick tell his father when he returns to camp?

2. Who gives Nick and Littless money for their trip?

3. Who is the subject of the stories?

4. How does Nick respond when he hears that Prudence has been playing with another boy?

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

(see the answer key)

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