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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. This story is based on ________________.
(a) myths
(b) real-life experiences
(c) local legends
(d) rumors

2. Why does Norman feel he cannot help Paul?
(a) Because he was never good at this kind of thing.
(b) Because he does not know him well enough to talk to him about it
(c) Because he is not trained in psychology
(d) Because he does not like to get involved in other people's business

3. What does Paul hope to avoid?
(a) A sunburn
(b) Any interaction with Jessie
(c) Any confrontation from Norman about Paul's behavior the last time they were together
(d) Insect bites

4. What happens to humiliate Paul?
(a) He is rejected by a woman in a bar.
(b) He has to be bailed out of jail by Norman.
(c) He falls down outside a bar.
(d) He does not have enough money to pay his bar tab.

5. What is the name of Norman's brother-in-law?
(a) Robert
(b) James
(c) Neal
(d) Alan

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The story is an _________________ one.

3. One day when Norman and Paul are fishing, Neal arrives with a woman named Old Rawhide that he met ___________________.

4. What do Norman and Paul convince their father to do the next day?

5. Instead of returning to the cabin, where do Norman and Paul spend the night?

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