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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 does Gus do with his copy of Izaak Walton's book?
(a) He throws it out.
(b) He puts it on his father's shelf to gather cobwebs.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He gives it to his father telling him it is nonsense.

2. At the beginning of the "Eddy" chapter what is Gus's plan for himself?
(a) To fall out of the tree and die.
(b) To learn how to speak.
(c) To meet the girl.
(d) To run and hide.

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

4. What does the man from Arizona who wants to sell Gus's wares say to Gus?
(a) "Loser."
(b) "Maybe next time."
(c) "You're missing the opportunity of a lifetime."
(d) "My loss."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a temperament does Bill Bob have?

2. What does Gus envision right before he grants Dutch the interview?

3. What does Gus need to help him tell Titus his problems?

4. Why is Bill Bob so fascinated with Pedro's home?

5. Why does Gus cry after catching Garbage Gut?

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