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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. How does Norman get the news?
(a) By messenger
(b) By letter
(c) In a phone call in the middle of the night
(d) By telegram

2. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean talk about while watching Paul fish?
(a) Mrs. Maclean
(b) Neal
(c) Paul
(d) the church

3. The story is an _________________ one.
(a) awkward
(b) emotional
(c) elegant
(d) unbelievable

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

5. What does Norman and Paul's father do with them?
(a) Gives them driving lessons
(b) Shows them how to change the oil in the car
(c) Teaches them the proper techniques of fly fishing
(d) Teaches them to play poker

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Norman and Paul get a late start the next morning?

2. What profession does Norman and Paul's father have?

3. Who has asked Norman to help his brother-in-law?

4. This story is based on ________________.

5. Who in the family becomes an expert fisherman?

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