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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Soldier Home: Summer People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nick's demeanor toward Marjorie?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Combative.
(c) Insulting.
(d) Loving.

2. Why does Nick not allow himself to fall asleep?
(a) He is on patrol.
(b) He will have nightmares.
(c) He is afraid he will die.
(d) He has to be up soon.

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

4. What is unknown about the stories?
(a) Their authenticity.
(b) Their autobiographical qualities.
(c) Their interconnection.
(d) Their authorship.

5. What type of injury does Nick have in this story?
(a) Belly.
(b) Head.
(c) Arm.
(d) Leg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Nick injured?

3. What do Nick and Leon take with them into the lifeboats?

4. Who writes the Preface of THE NICK ADAMS STORIES?

5. What lie does Nick's father tell his wife?

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