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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 is ironic about the modern name for the creek, the US Grant?
(a) The creek is weak not strong like the name.
(b) It has the same meaning as its Native American name.
(c) It is the opposite of its Native American name.
(d) It is the same name Gus gave it when he was a boy.

2. How does Pedro plan on waking his family to see the mouse?
(a) He ties string to their fingers.
(b) He sets an alarm.
(c) He will holler.
(d) He will poke at them.

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

4. What is Izaak Walton?
(a) A friend of Henning's.
(b) An expert on bait fishing.
(c) A writer about fly-fishing.
(d) A famous fisherman.

5. It is said that fishermen are such statisticians that even the fish were counted on what occasion?
(a) After a severe storm.
(b) After a shipwreck.
(c) When a boat is lost at sea.
(d) With Jesus when he feeds the masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the huge fight at dinner in "Voiding my Rheum" culminate?

2. How long does Gus sleep for after he vomits his breakfast?

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

4. What does Gus do with his copy of Izaak Walton's book?

5. What does Gus state about his fishing memory?

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