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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. Who in the family remains an average fisherman?
(a) Norman
(b) Paul
(c) Mr. Maclean
(d) Mrs. Maclean

2. Who catches the most fish on this day?
(a) Mr. Maclean
(b) Neal
(c) Norman
(d) Paul

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

4. The next morning Paul arrives at Norman's house to _________________________________________.
(a) go fishing with Norman and Jessie's family
(b) to get things ready for an auction
(c) help paint the house
(d) to go on a picnic

5. Why do Norman and Paul get a late start the next morning?
(a) They were reading the Sunday paper.
(b) Mr. Maclean cannot find his fishing gear.
(c) Mrs. Maclean fixes a huge breakfast.
(d) They slept in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paul suggest that he and Norman take the drunken Neal?

2. What happens in the middle of the night?

3. Who never speaks of the tragedy?

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

5. This story is based on ________________.

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