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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 name does Gus give God?
(a) Whopper.
(b) Abe.
(c) Sigrid.
(d) Allah.

2. What was Bill Bob doing in the cold air that Gus stood to watch?
(a) Whistling.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Belching.
(d) Singing.

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

4. What is the origin of the creek as Gus finds out.
(a) The replica of the Liberty Bell.
(b) Another creek.
(c) The replica of Independence Hall.
(d) The bank.

5. What happens to Gus on the Fourth of July?
(a) His family comes to visit.
(b) He gets invited to a celebration.
(c) He catches his largest fish yet.
(d) He stops fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Zeke's two installments of the story differ?

2. How does Gus believe that he becomes a fishing prodigy?

3. What are Ma, Henning, and Bill Bob actually doing when Gus comes home?

4. When Titus keeps asking Gus philosophical questions, what does Gus continue to answer?

5. What is Ma's philosophy concerning death?

(see the answer key)

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