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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 the mouse do at Pedro's house?
(a) It sings.
(b) It dances.
(c) It sets the traps without getting caught.
(d) It eats the cheese in the traps.

2. What does Ma say happens on the otter hunt?
(a) The men hunt only males.
(b) The men slaughter the mother and the babies.
(c) The men save the babies after the mother is killed.
(d) The men spare the mother because of the babies.

3. What will Gus and Titus trade?
(a) Dinner for love advice.
(b) Secrets for secrets.
(c) Fishing for philosophy.
(d) Girls for bourbon.

4. How does Gus believe that he becomes a fishing prodigy?
(a) He learned it in the womb.
(b) His parents taught him as a young boy.
(c) He knew how to swim in the womb.
(d) Both of his parents are skilled fishermen.

5. What do Ernie, Emma, and the kids give to Gus in return for fishing lessons?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A home cooked meal.
(c) Hugs.
(d) Fruits and vegetables.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ma point out to Henning about the book written by Izaak Walton?

3. What is a dreefee?

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

5. Why does Gus go home at the end of the chapter "Philosophizing"?

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