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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is George afraid will happen after Nick becomes a father?
(a) He will teach his child to ski.
(b) He will get old really quick.
(c) He will bring Helen with him.
(d) He won't be able to ski anymore.

2. What is Nick's demeanor in battle?
(a) Calm.
(b) Frantic.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sullen.

3. What is Rinaldi's response when Nick says they have made a "separate peace?"
(a) We're alone, always.
(b) We are of one army.
(c) We are not patriots.
(d) We will always be brothers.

4. What is Nick doing with his friends in this story?
(a) Hiking.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Drinking.

5. Where does Nick take his new bride?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A bed and breakfast.
(c) Their home.
(d) A cottage.

6. What does Nick call Kate after they have sex?
(a) Lover.
(b) Slut.
(c) Sweetheart.
(d) Honey.

7. Why does Nick not allow himself to fall asleep?
(a) He will have nightmares.
(b) He is afraid he will die.
(c) He has to be up soon.
(d) He is on patrol.

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

9. Why does the major tell Nick to never marry?
(a) It is just a day on the way to divorce.
(b) It sets you up for loss.
(c) He should love many women.
(d) He won't ever have money again.

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

11. What type of vacation is Nick taking in this story?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Skiing.

12. Where is Nick when the story begins?
(a) Bar.
(b) Train.
(c) Barracks.
(d) Meadow.

13. Why does Nick think he lost his friends after he got married?
(a) Helen wouldn't let him play poker at their house.
(b) His friends weren't comfortable around Helen.
(c) Fishing was no longer the most important thing in his life.
(d) Helen would not let him go fishing anymore.

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

15. When does Nick say that he did get married?
(a) He married an Italian girl last month.
(b) He has not married.
(c) He got married when he was shipped home with an injury.
(d) He got married after the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Nick, Marjorie, and Bill fishing?

2. Who is Nick skiing with in this story?

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

4. Who is Nick's fellow soldier who has also been injured?

5. Who is Nick visiting in this story?

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