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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 bring Helen with him.
(b) He will teach his child to ski.
(c) He won't be able to ski anymore.
(d) He will get old really quick.

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

3. What does Nick complain about after he has sex with Kate?
(a) The coarse blanket.
(b) The heat.
(c) The rain.
(d) The gnats.

4. What is Nick's demeanor toward Marjorie?
(a) Insulting.
(b) Loving.
(c) Combative.
(d) Joyful.

5. Who is the girl that Nick is interested in?
(a) Kate.
(b) Celia.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Callie.

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

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

8. What does Bill say to Nick after Nick breaks up with Marjorie?
(a) He says he never really liked Marjorie.
(b) He says Nick is making a mistake.
(c) He wants to know how Nick feels.
(d) He wants to know if he can date Marjorie.

9. Which of the following do Nick and Bill NOT do at Bill's cabin?
(a) Talk about baseball.
(b) Drink in front of the fireplace.
(c) Talk about Med school.
(d) Discuss books.

10. 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.

11. What seems to elevate Nick's mood?
(a) Getting a phone call from his father.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Watching a baseball game on TV.
(d) Realizing his relationship with Marjorie doesn't have to end.

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

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

14. Why does Nick sneak back to Kate's house?
(a) To take a drive.
(b) To drink whiskey.
(c) To watch a movie.
(d) To have sex.

15. Who is on a camping trip with Nick and his girlfriend?
(a) Bill.
(b) Jim.
(c) Max.
(d) Neal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of injury does Nick have in this story?

2. For what event are Nick and his friends waiting?

3. Why is the peasant man just now burying his wife who died several months ago?

4. When does Nick say that he did get married?

5. Where does Nick take his new bride?

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