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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. What profession does Norman and Paul's father have?
(a) Methodist minister
(b) Jewish rabbi
(c) Episcopalian minister
(d) Presbyterian minister

2. What is Norman's brother-in-law's major problem?
(a) He has lost his job.
(b) He is going through a divorce.
(c) He does not have any money.
(d) He is an alcoholic.

3. What happens in the middle of the night?
(a) Norman gets a call from the local police sergeant.
(b) Norman goes sleepwalking.
(c) Paul fixes them a midnight snack.
(d) Norman gets sick.

4. What does Jessie encourage Norman to do with the answer to #22?
(a) Take him to a ballgame.
(b) Take him to church.
(c) Take him to a local bar.
(d) Take him to the country club.

5. What fact do the men not realize at the end of this day?
(a) That this is the last time that Mr. Maclean will fish with them
(b) That Neal has died in a car accident
(c) That this is the last time that Norman and Paul will fish together
(d) That Mrs. Maclean has had a heart attack

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The characters are _____________________.

3. The story is an _________________ one.

4. Who never speaks of the tragedy?

5. Who catches the most fish on this day?

(see the answer key)

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