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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bill Bob spread all over him that Gus had given him in exchange for a check?
(a) Hot fudge.
(b) M & Ms.
(c) Chocolate sauce.
(d) Hershey Kisses.

2. What does Bill Bob believe a night light is?
(a) Stars.
(b) Shadows.
(c) Lack of light.
(d) Flashlights.

3. What is the difference in philosophies on raising children between Henning and Carolina?
(a) She believes they should do nothing but fish, he disagrees.
(b) She believes in education, he in discipline.
(c) He believes they should do nothing but fish, she disagrees.
(d) He believes in education, she in hands on learning.

4. What happened to Abe?
(a) He drowned.
(b) He got hurt on a tree limb in the river.
(c) He had fallen out of his boat and was seeking help.
(d) He had gotten lost on the river.

5. Who were Gus's closest neighbors at the cabin?
(a) A fisherman and his wife.
(b) A dairy farmer and his family.
(c) A rancher and his family.
(d) A tree farmer and his wife.

6. What is Gus drinking while he warms in front of the fire with Titus?
(a) Tea.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Rum Egg Nog.
(d) Warm milk.

7. How does Gus envision himself while speaking of the green and grey in "I Reckon"?
(a) As a statue.
(b) As a fish.
(c) As a rock.
(d) As a lizard.

8. What happens in the barroom during the honeymoon of Henning and Carolina?
(a) Henning admits to lying about the number of fish he caught on the honeymoon.
(b) Carolina punches Henning in the nose.
(c) Carolina admits Henning is a better fisherman.
(d) Carolina and Henning call a truce.

9. How does Bill Bob spend his time at dinner as told by Gus in "Voiding My Rheum"?
(a) With multi-media.
(b) Sharing stories of his day.
(c) Listening intently to his parents.
(d) Humming.

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

11. What kind of a temperament does Bill Bob have?
(a) He is wild.
(b) He is quiet but fun.
(c) He is often excited and surprised.
(d) He is almost too calm.

12. What allusion is made concerning H2O's need to whip his adversary to death with his fly-wand in "Statistical Improbabilities"?
(a) Beowulf and Grendel.
(b) Romeo and Tybalt.
(c) Guinevere and Lancelot.
(d) Isolde and Tristan.

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

14. How long does Gus sleep for after he vomits his breakfast?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Three days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gus believe that he becomes a fishing prodigy?

2. What stops Gus from fishing on the day after Alfred dies?

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

4. What happens to Gus on the Fourth of July?

5. What kind of a conversation do Gus and Titus have in front of the fire in "Fainting Before the Duel"?

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