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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. How does Henning earn his living?
(a) Through family investments.
(b) As a writer.
(c) Selling fishing equipment.
(d) As a fly-fisherman.

2. In the beginning of "The River Writes" how does Gus now view himself in regard to fishing?
(a) As a murderer.
(b) As an expert.
(c) As a sportsman.
(d) As an amateur.

3. How does Gus get back home?
(a) He drives himself.
(b) Titus drives him.
(c) Maggie takes him.
(d) The police bring him home.

4. What does Gus do with the man he found in the water?
(a) He leaves him where he is and seeks help.
(b) He yells out to the woman who had been calling for him.
(c) He dives in after him and pulls him into the boat.
(d) He ties him to the canoe to bring him to the dock.

5. What is Ma's philosophy concerning death?
(a) Everyone goes to Heaven.
(b) Only fishermen will be in her afterlife.
(c) It is just a continuum of life.
(d) Only the dead understand it, so no use talking about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gus envision himself while speaking of the green and grey in "I Reckon"?

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

3. How does Ma speak to Henning during their disagreement at the dinner table in "Voiding My Rheum"?

4. What is Gus drinking while he warms in front of the fire with Titus?

5. What does Gus wonder about his father?

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