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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else do Nick and his father discuss as they leave the Indian camp?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Death.
(d) Girls.

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

3. Where does Nick fear the wardens will send him back to?
(a) Church camp.
(b) Prison.
(c) Boarding school.
(d) Jail.

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

5. How old is Nick in this story?
(a) 11.
(b) 21.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

6. How does Nick get his father and uncle to return to camp?
(a) He shoots his rifle into the air.
(b) He texts them.
(c) He uses a duck call.
(d) He calls on his cell.

7. What stereotype about the Indians does the author show?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Drunken.
(d) Industrious.

8. What possession of Nick's does Ad want?
(a) Jacket.
(b) Flask.
(c) Knife.
(d) Canteen.

9. How does Nick's father help the Indian woman?
(a) He drives her to a hospital.
(b) He performs surgery.
(c) He sets her broken bones.
(d) He calls for air transport.

10. Why does Nick's father fight with a man?
(a) He wants him to cut wood.
(b) He backs into his car in a parking lot.
(c) He won't repay a loan.
(d) He has different political views.

11. What is Nick's father's name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Alfred.
(c) James.
(d) Mack.

12. Who is the large prostitute that Nick and Tom run into at the bus station?
(a) Alice.
(b) Darla.
(c) Nikki.
(d) Fay.

13. From what event is Nick returning home?
(a) New Year's Eve party.
(b) Fourth of July celebration.
(c) Birthday party.
(d) Christmas party.

14. Which of the following does Ole Anderson NOT do when Nick tells him of the men who want to kill him?
(a) He thanks Nick for telling him.
(b) He throws a few things in a knapsack and runs.
(c) He does not act surprised.
(d) He does not want Nick to do anything about it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Prudence and the boy seen playing?

2. What is the economic base of the town?

3. On what is Nick riding on his return home?

4. Who gives Nick and Littless money for their trip?

5. Who do Nick and Leon tease about a girl?

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