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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 is Nick's father going to help?
(a) His business partner.
(b) A trapped miner.
(c) A bus filled with children.
(d) An Indian woman.

2. What does Nick's uncle think he is?
(a) A hero.
(b) A good writer.
(c) A coward.
(d) A master fisherman.

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

4. What lie does Nick's father tell his wife?
(a) He won't drink anymore.
(b) The other man tried to start the fight.
(c) Somebody ran into the car.
(d) He gave up smoking.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the doctor in this story?

3. With whom does Nick go to a bar?

4. Who is Bugs?

5. Who tends the counter at the restaurant?

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