4. Why does Nick think he lost his friends after he got married?
(a) His friends weren't comfortable around Helen.
(b) Fishing was no longer the most important thing in his life.
(c) Helen wouldn't let him play poker at their house.
(d) Helen would not let him go fishing anymore.

5. What seems to elevate Nick's mood?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Watching a baseball game on TV.
(c) Getting a phone call from his father.
(d) Realizing his relationship with Marjorie doesn't have to end.

6. In what ways does Nick show that he has a great appreciation for nature?
(a) He does not kill the grasshopper on his leg.
(b) He lets the small trout go.
(c) He wets his hand before touching the trout to prevent fungus.
(d) All of these.

7. Nick is friends with how many boys?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

8. Who is Nick's fellow soldier who has also been injured?
(a) Renoir.
(b) Rinaldi.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Rinaldo.

9. What is Helen's medical condition?
(a) She gets migraines.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is a diabetic.
(d) She has the flu.

10. Which of the following does Nick NOT do in the uncivilized area?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Sends up flares.
(c) Finds a camping spot.
(d) Cooks dinner.

11. Why does the major tell Nick to never marry?
(a) It is just a day on the way to divorce.
(b) He won't ever have money again.
(c) It sets you up for loss.
(d) He should love many women.

12. Why does Nick not allow himself to fall asleep?
(a) He is on patrol.
(b) He has to be up soon.
(c) He will have nightmares.
(d) He is afraid he will die.

13. Nick thinks about the time he spent in _________ going to bullfights.
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Italy.

14. What type of injury does Nick have in this story?
(a) Leg.
(b) Arm.
(c) Belly.
(d) Head.

15. Why is the peasant man just now burying his wife who died several months ago?
(a) He had to wait for a priest to come to the village.
(b) He could not bear to part with her.
(c) He was waiting on some family members to arrive.
(d) It was too difficult to do it in the winter.