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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four, The Line of Light: Hemingway and Dutch.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ma write to Gus after she reads the interview?
(a) She is sad that Gus would dupe Dutch.
(b) She is angry with Gus for duping Dutch.
(c) She is curious.
(d) She is proud of Gus for duping Dutch.

2. What did Gus give himself as a graduation present?
(a) A year's lease on a fishing cabin.
(b) A new Buick.
(c) All new fishing gear.
(d) An apartment to live in at college.

3. Why does Gus cry after catching Garbage Gut?
(a) Because it was smaller than he expected.
(b) Because he had conquered his quest.
(c) Because Gnat beats the fish to death.
(d) Because he could not eat the fish.

4. How does Gus dupe Dutch?
(a) He gives him a false name.
(b) He invents a species of fish.
(c) Gus tells him that he is famous.
(d) He tells him about a river that does not exist.

5. What is the girl doing in the tree in the chapter "The Warble of the Water Owl"?
(a) She is watching Gus.
(b) She is singing.
(c) She is fishing.
(d) She is sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the conversation between Ma and Pa about at most dinners?

2. What does Gus envision right before he grants Dutch the interview?

3. Why is Gus bothered by the old man that he meets at Shat Creek in the chapter "Dutch"?

4. What do Steve and Satyavati make?

5. What do Ernie, Emma, and the kids give to Gus in return for fishing lessons?

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