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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four, The Line of Light: Nick the Convert and The Trek.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Gus catch the trout in the chapter "Closing the Door"?
(a) He wants to catch the last fish in the creek.
(b) He is hungry.
(c) He frees it from the polluted water.
(d) He wants to move it to the polluted water to die.

3. What does Gus decide about God by writing in his notebook?
(a) God doesn't care what he does as long as he doesn't hurt people.
(b) God will leave him alone if he is a good boy.
(c) God is of no use to him.
(d) God is the one who makes him want to fish.

4. What is the cabin lacking?
(a) Electricity.
(b) Heat.
(c) Running water.
(d) A toilet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Titus do while he speaks with Gus in front of the fire?

2. What is the conversation between Ma and Pa about at most dinners?

3. How far does Gus go on his trek in the chapter titled the same?

4. How does Gus dupe Dutch?

5. Where do Bill Bob and Gus venture to when Bill Bob comes to stay at the cabin?

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