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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On His Own: Crossing the Mississippi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Indian woman need help?
(a) She has been in labor for two days.
(b) She has broken both legs.
(c) She is trapped in a mine.
(d) She has a skull fracture.

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

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

4. What is the plan of the two crooks?
(a) To rob the restaurant.
(b) To torch the building.
(c) To kill a famous boxer.
(d) To kill Nick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Nick look forward to on his trip?

2. Where were Prudence and the boy seen playing?

3. How does Nick react to the surgery?

4. Who is Nick's father going to help?

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

(see the answer key)

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