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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On His Own: The Light of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story is a conflict between Nick's immaturity and the realization that ____________________.
(a) his mother is terminally ill.
(b) his girl friend no longer loves him.
(c) all life eventually comes to an end.
(d) his father is going to war.

2. What stereotype about the Indians does the author show?
(a) Industrious.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Drunken.

3. What else do Nick and his father discuss as they leave the Indian camp?
(a) Death.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Girls.
(d) Fishing.

4. What town is the location of this story?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) Petersburg.
(c) Petoskey.
(d) Petrofsky.

5. Who is Nick with in this story?
(a) His father and brother.
(b) His father and cousin.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His father and uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the economic base of the town?

2. What does Nick do when he returns home?

3. What happened to Nick when he was by himself?

4. What upsetting information does Nick's father tell Nick?

5. What is unique about the Indian woman?

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