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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, The Undoing of Scientific Angler: I Reckon and Anamnesis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bill Bob write a check out on for a candy cigarette from Gus?
(a) A page of the Bible.
(b) A comic book.
(c) His mother's checkbook.
(d) A fishing manual.

2. What does Bill Bob believe a night light is?
(a) Stars.
(b) Shadows.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) Lack of light.

3. What is ironic about the meeting of Carolina and Henning?
(a) Carolina loves fly-fishing.
(b) Carolina has come to hunt.
(c) Henning won't let her fish.
(d) Henning believes she is a he.

4. What does Henning tell Gus will make them part of eternity?
(a) Fishing as it will last forever.
(b) Being close to the water as it will be forever.
(c) Their energy.
(d) Love.

5. Why does Henning laugh a "lunatic laughter" that can be heard around the canyon?
(a) Carolina draws a pistol and shoots the fish.
(b) Carolina catches his 30 pound steelhead with a worm.
(c) Carolina clenches her fists and hits Henning in the jaw.
(d) Carolina falls into the river trying to catch a small steelhead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference in philosophies on raising children between Henning and Carolina?

2. What happens in the barroom during the honeymoon of Henning and Carolina?

3. What is Henning's issue with his son being called Bill Bob?

4. What story does Gus begin to tell at the dinner table in "Voiding My Rheum" that starts an argument between his parents?

5. How is Gus considered by others in the public school system as a young boy?

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