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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill say to Nick after Nick breaks up with Marjorie?

2. What happens to Nick on the ski trail?

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

4. Why does Nick feel alienated from three of the boys?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the format of the book. What is the purpose of the Preface? What is the purpose of the Stories? What is the purpose of including unfinished and unpublished work?

Essay Topic 3

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

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