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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) Insulting.
(c) Combative.
(d) Loving.

2. What is the setting for the story?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) Austria.

3. As the story begins, who has just punched Nick?
(a) Tom.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A hobo.
(d) A train brakeman.

4. How had the baby's father hurt himself?
(a) A hunting accident.
(b) A car accident.
(c) A fall from a cliff.
(d) An axe incident.

5. Why does Nick sneak back to Kate's house?
(a) To have sex.
(b) To take a drive.
(c) To drink whiskey.
(d) To watch a movie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ole Anderson NOT do when Nick tells him of the men who want to kill him?

2. What is the economic base of the town?

3. Who is Bugs?

4. What is the plan of the two crooks?

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

(see the answer key)

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