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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bill's opinion of Nick's relationship with Marjorie?
(a) It never would have lasted.
(b) It was the best thing that ever happened to Nick.
(c) It should be rekindled.
(d) It should stay buried.

2. What is Nick's condition when the story opens?
(a) He has a broken leg.
(b) He has been wounded.
(c) He has strep throat.
(d) He has a bad cold.

3. Nick thinks he would be better for Kate than _____________ is.
(a) Edgar.
(b) Odgar.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Oliver.

4. What happens to Nick on the ski trail?
(a) He finishes ahead of George.
(b) He breaks his leg.
(c) He calls for air lift.
(d) He falls.

5. What do Nick and George drink at the lodge?
(a) Hot cider.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Hot cocoa.
(d) Wine.

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

7. How does Nick spend the day in the uncivilized area?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Exploring.
(d) Reading.

8. Who is Nick visiting in this story?
(a) Bill.
(b) Marjorie.
(c) Tom.
(d) His father.

9. What is Helen's medical condition?
(a) She gets migraines.
(b) She is a diabetic.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She has the flu.

10. Who is the Captain that Nick meets at the Italian battalion?
(a) Captain Ruffalo.
(b) Captain D'Arco.
(c) Captain Amato.
(d) Captain Para.

11. Which of the following does Nick NOT think about in order to stay awake?
(a) Going into battle again.
(b) Fishing for trout in the streams of his childhood.
(c) His most distant memory.
(d) Everyone he has ever met.

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

13. What does Nick think ruined bullfights?
(a) PETA.
(b) Movies.
(c) Politics.
(d) ASPCA.

14. John tells Nick that girls of which nationality make good wives?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Italian.
(c) German.
(d) Irish.

15. What injury does the major in the hospital have?
(a) Missing eye.
(b) Disfigured hand.
(c) Shrapnel wounds.
(d) Amputated leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nick feel alienated from three of the boys?

2. Who is Nick skiing with in this story?

3. What does Nick say about his relationship with Marjorie?

4. Where does Nick take his new bride?

5. What is Nick doing with his friends in this story?

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