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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nick says that every time he went to battle, he ____________.

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

3. How does Nick spend the day in the uncivilized area?

4. What is Bill's opinion of Nick's relationship with Marjorie?

5. What is Nick's condition when the story opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Nick. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Nick?

Essay Topic 2

THE NICK ADAMS STORIES is a classic chronology of growing from a boy into a man. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the use of irony in the life and death situation in the logging camp where the Indian woman gives birth at the same time that her husband commits suicide. How does this experience affect Nick's outlook on life? Explain.

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