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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. Who is Nick's girlfriend in this story?
(a) Sally.
(b) Randa.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Marjorie.

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

3. What type of wound has Nick sustained?
(a) Arm.
(b) Leg.
(c) Belly.
(d) Head.

4. Where did Ad meet Bugs?
(a) Church.
(b) Bar.
(c) Jail.
(d) Library.

5. In what town did Nick grow up?
(a) Pittsfield.
(b) Phillipsburg.
(c) Petoskey.
(d) Paducah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nick's overriding quality?

2. Nick is friends with how many boys?

3. Where do Nick and Tom go after leaving the bar?

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

5. What is the setting for this story?

(see the answer key)

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