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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Bugs?
(a) Tom's roommate.
(b) The town drunk.
(c) Nick's best friend.
(d) Ad's friend.

3. The collection consists of _________________.
(a) Haiku.
(b) Poems.
(c) Essays.
(d) Short stories.

4. What is unknown about the stories?
(a) Their authorship.
(b) Their autobiographical qualities.
(c) Their authenticity.
(d) Their interconnection.

5. What do Nick and his father discuss as they leave the Indian camp?
(a) Tanks.
(b) Rifles.
(c) Surgical careers.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Preface written?

2. What type of business does Aunt Halley's husband run?

3. How had the baby's father hurt himself?

4. What is the economic base of the town?

5. What occupation did some of the Indians have in Petoskey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of nature in this story?

2. What does Hemingway show about Nick's father who cleans his shotgun?

3. How is Nick physically impaired in this story?

4. What does Nick recall about being scared when camping with his father and uncle one time?

5. What is Nick's overall demeanor in this story?

6. How does Nick's father help Nick deal with the graphic events of surgery and suicide?

7. Who does Nick meet at the train station with his friend, Tom?

8. Is Nick realistic in thinking that he can rekindle the relationship with Marjorie, especially in light of discussions he has had with Bill on the topic?

9. How has Nick transitioned in this section?

10. How does Hemingway indicate Nick's immaturity again in this story?

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