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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Characters in Nature: Little, But Strong and Closing the Door.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gus do about his depression?
(a) He cuts himself off from all humans.
(b) He visits home.
(c) He fishes less and socializes more.
(d) He goes to see a psychiatrist.

2. Why does Zeke tell the story of Carolina and Henning's meeting?
(a) He is Carolina's brother.
(b) He is Henning's best friend.
(c) He is Henning's brother.
(d) He was with Carolina on the day she met Henning.

3. What kind of a temperament does Bill Bob have?
(a) He is almost too calm.
(b) He is often excited and surprised.
(c) He is quiet but fun.
(d) He is wild.

4. How does Gus envision himself while speaking of the green and grey in "I Reckon"?
(a) As a statue.
(b) As a fish.
(c) As a rock.
(d) As a lizard.

5. How does Carolina make GC feel better about her grandson fishing on Sundays?
(a) Carolina compares fishing to church.
(b) Carolina makes GC a big Sunday supper.
(c) Carolina stops Gus from fishing on Sundays.
(d) Carolina gives CG some bourbon.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Gus come to the conclusion that Izaak Walton's book is useless?

2. Why is Gus so taken by the girl in the tree in "The Warble of the Water Owl"?

3. When Gus wakes up in "I Reckon" why doesn't he know what time it is?

4. Why is Gus the one who tucks Bill Bob in at night?

5. What does the river spell?

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