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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Northern Woods: The Doctor and the Doctor's Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the condition of the baby's father?
(a) He is bedridden at home.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is in the hospital.
(d) He is not injured.

4. Which of the following does Nick's mother NOT do for his father?
(a) Agitate.
(b) Soothe.
(c) Calm.
(d) Relax.

5. What does the author also tell the reader about the book?
(a) It is autobiographical.
(b) It is a hard book to get through.
(c) It is non-fiction.
(d) It contains some unpublished manuscripts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick's father fiddle with as he mulls over his fight with the man?

2. What does the editor say about the stories?

3. What thought scared Nick when he was alone?

4. How does Nick get his father and uncle to return to camp?

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

(see the answer key)

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