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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. Why does Norman think that Paul needs help?
(a) Because Paul cannot keep a job.
(b) Because Paul drinks too much and gets in bar fights
(c) Because Paul has been diagnosed with cancer.
(d) Because Paul has large gambling debts.

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

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

4. Who in the family becomes an expert fisherman?
(a) Norman
(b) Mr. Maclean
(c) Mrs. Maclean
(d) Paul

5. Where do Norman and Paul fish?
(a) The Mississippi River
(b) The Colorado River
(c) The Blackfoot River
(d) The Missouri River

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Paul and Norman stop fishing to return to the others?

2. Who in the family remains an average fisherman?

3. What does Norman decide to do because he is frustrated with his family situation?

4. What does Paul put in the river?

5. Why does Paul invite Norman to stay the night at his house?

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