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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through After.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What people surround Ed as he walks back to work from having lunch with the other men?
(a) Men returning to work after lunch.
(b) Couples strolling through the park.
(c) Women.
(d) Mothers and children shopping for school supplies.

2. At lunch, discussing the canoe trip, why does the trip organizer suggest the men take the trip now?
(a) It will soon be winter and too cold.
(b) Ed's business schedule will only allow it this week.
(c) The water level will be too low later.
(d) The river is going to be dammed, and the area will flood.

3. While driving to Oree, what does Ed tell Lewis about himself?
(a) That his life has been empty for some time.
(b) That he's looking forward to the challenge of the trip.
(c) That he's a get-through-the-day man.
(d) That he cares deeply about his family.

4. What does Bobby Trippe want to bring on the canoe trip?
(a) Archery equipment.
(b) Liquor.
(c) A gun for protection.
(d) An extra first-aid kit.

5. What does Ed think about the Kitt's model when he first sees her?
(a) She's thinner than he likes for this job.
(b) He's pleased with her legs.
(c) She's healthy and tomboyish.
(d) He's disappointed because she's a farm girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the September 16 section, what does Ed ask of his wife when he calls her?

2. What camping equipment do Ed and Dean play with in the living room the morning Ed leaves on the canoe trip?

3. What was Martha's reaction when Ed arrived home?

4. What does Ed do when the ambulance arrives for Lewis?

5. On the second day of the trip, what does Ed do while Bobby cares for Lewis after Ed drags his friend out of the river?

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