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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 should be rekindled.
(b) It was the best thing that ever happened to Nick.
(c) It never would have lasted.
(d) It should stay buried.

2. Which of the following does Nick NOT do in the uncivilized area?
(a) Sends up flares.
(b) Finds a camping spot.
(c) Cooks dinner.
(d) Goes to sleep.

3. Who is Nick's fellow soldier who has also been injured?
(a) Renoir.
(b) Rinaldi.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Rinaldo.

4. With whom is Nick vacationing?
(a) Tom.
(b) Helen.
(c) John.
(d) Bill.

5. For what event are Nick and his friends waiting?
(a) Funeral.
(b) Wedding.
(c) Graduation.
(d) Confirmation.

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

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

8. What animal does Nick help in this story?
(a) Deer.
(b) Fox.
(c) Dog.
(d) Rabbit.

9. Where had the peasant kept his wife's body after she died?
(a) The shed.
(b) The frozen pond.
(c) The meat locker.
(d) The freezer.

10. Nick thinks about the time he spent in _________ going to bullfights.
(a) Italy.
(b) Spain.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Portugal.

11. Who is Nick skiing with in this story?
(a) George.
(b) Sam.
(c) Mack.
(d) Tom.

12. What does Nick wish he could have brought for the soldiers?
(a) Gifts.
(b) Cigars.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Books.

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

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

15. What type of injury does Nick have in this story?
(a) Leg.
(b) Belly.
(c) Head.
(d) Arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the city that used to be located in the abandoned area where Nick gets off the train?

2. In what ways does Nick show that he has a great appreciation for nature?

3. Nick is friends with how many boys?

4. What is Nick's demeanor throughout the story?

5. Which of the following do Nick and Bill NOT do at Bill's cabin?

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