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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Soldier Home: Two Big-Hearted River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes the Preface of THE NICK ADAMS STORIES?
(a) The editor.
(b) William Faulkner.
(c) Nick Adams.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

2. Nick says that every time he went to battle, he ____________.
(a) Cried.
(b) Vomited.
(c) Wet his pants.
(d) Was drunk.

3. Who gives Nick and Littless money for their trip?
(a) Aunt Halley.
(b) Aunt Hadley.
(c) Aunt Harriet.
(d) Aunt Hattie.

4. What does the author also tell the reader about the book?
(a) It contains some unpublished manuscripts.
(b) It is non-fiction.
(c) It is autobiographical.
(d) It is a hard book to get through.

5. Which of the following does Nick's mother NOT do for his father?
(a) Relax.
(b) Soothe.
(c) Agitate.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick wish he could have brought for the soldiers?

2. Who is Nick's buddy in this story?

3. Which of the following does Nick NOT do in the uncivilized area?

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

5. What stereotype about the Indians does the author show?

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