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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 makes the mountain shameful to Gus in "The River Writes"?
(a) It is so rocky it holds little beauty.
(b) It is populated with homes.
(c) It has been stripped of its trees.
(d) Only one river runs through it.

2. What nickname does Gus give to his father?
(a) Fly.
(b) H2O.
(c) Fisherman.
(d) Steelhead.

3. What does Gus need to help him tell Titus his problems?
(a) A good meal.
(b) Beer.
(c) A good night's sleep.
(d) Bourbon.

4. Why do Titus and Gus go to Portland?
(a) There are bars in Portland.
(b) Gus wants a change of scenery.
(c) There are girls in Portland.
(d) Titus says his flat is more fitting.

5. What is the conversation between Ma and Pa about at most dinners?
(a) Finances.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) The boy's education.
(d) Fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ma retell about the mule and the pike?

2. How does Gus get back home?

3. What kind of a dog does Gus classify Descartes as?

4. What doesn't the girl ask Gus?

5. What is the cabin lacking?

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