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

2. Who are the crooks in the story?
(a) Sam and Max.
(b) Max and Hal.
(c) Al and Max.
(d) Al and Sam.

3. Why is the Preface written?
(a) To warn the reader about foul language.
(b) To provide some insight into the author's motivation.
(c) To explain the reason for the collection.
(d) To encourage the reader to look for symbolism.

4. Who is the orderly Nick talks to during the night?
(a) Jack.
(b) James.
(c) Jordan.
(d) John.

5. Where were Prudence and the boy seen playing?
(a) The school yard.
(b) The woods.
(c) The city park.
(d) The playground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nick says that every time he went to battle, he ____________.

2. What is Bill's opinion of Nick's relationship with Marjorie?

3. What is unknown about the stories?

4. How had the baby's father hurt himself?

5. What does the author also tell the reader about the book?

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