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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 feel when Paul is complimented on his fishing technique?
(a) Both proud and happy
(b) Both proud and angry
(c) Both proud and annoyed
(d) Both proud and jealous

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The characters are _____________________.

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

3. Norman and Paul's father is as passionate about _____________________ as he is about religion.

4. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean talk about while watching Paul fish?

5. Who does Neal's family think should take the blame for Neal's condition?

(see the answer key)

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