View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Norman and Paul convince their father to do the next day?
(a) Take their mother shopping
(b) Give an unpopular sermon
(c) Begin painting the house
(d) Go fishing with them

3. What does Norman decide to do because he is frustrated with his family situation?
(a) He buys a new car.
(b) He spends a few days with Paul at the family cabin.
(c) He decides to take a trip to Europe.
(d) He asks his wife to go to marriage counseling.

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

5. What do the brothers always wonder about each other?
(a) Which one has more money
(b) Which one is smarter
(c) Which one is more handsome
(d) Which one is tougher

Short Answer Questions

1. Who catches the most fish on this day?

2. Why does Norman think that Paul stays close to him while fishing?

3. How does Norman feel when Paul is complimented on his fishing technique?

4. What does Paul put in the river?

5. Who speaks often of the tragedy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 254 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample