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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A River Runs Through It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Norman is a fly fisherman and Jessie's brother is a __________________________.
(a) professional fisherman
(b) bait fisherman
(c) amateur fisherman
(d) saltwater fisherman

2. What does Jessie encourage Norman to do with the answer to #22?
(a) Take him to church.
(b) Take him to the country club.
(c) Take him to a ballgame.
(d) Take him to a local bar.

3. How does Norman think that Jessie and her family will react to Neal's condition?
(a) They will blame Norman for Neal's condition.
(b) They know this is typical behavior for Neal.
(c) They will be shocked.
(d) They will make him drink lots of black coffee.

4. Who has asked Norman to help his brother-in-law?
(a) His father
(b) His mother-in-law
(c) His wife
(d) His mother

5. Who never speaks of the tragedy?
(a) Neal
(b) Neal's mother
(c) Jessie
(d) Mrs. Maclean

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Norman and Mr. Maclean react after the tragedy?

2. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean come to realize?

3. Why do Paul and Norman stop fishing to return to the others?

4. What does Norman decide to do because he is frustrated with his family situation?

5. What do the brothers and their father do at the end of the day?

(see the answer key)

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