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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 do Norman and Mr. Maclean react after the tragedy?
(a) They seek counseling.
(b) They both carry a lot of guilt.
(c) They make the appropriate phone calls.
(d) They send flowers.

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

3. Where do Norman and Paul fish?
(a) The Colorado River
(b) The Mississippi River
(c) The Missouri River
(d) The Blackfoot River

4. How is Old Rawhide dressed when Norman and Paul drop her off in town?
(a) She is naked.
(b) She is fully dressed.
(c) She has on her underclothes.
(d) She only has her shoes on.

5. Why do Norman and Paul have to move to a new fishing hole?
(a) Because too many people are fishing in the area.
(b) Because the fish have stopped biting in this area.
(c) Because Paul throws rocks into the river and ruins the hole.
(d) Because they want to be closer to Mr. Maclean

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Jessie and her mother tending to Jessie's brother?

2. What does Paul put in the river?

3. Who never speaks of the tragedy?

4. What is notable about Old Rawhide's derriere?

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

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