2. What does Gus come to realize about the "source"?
(a) That it cannot be found.
(b) That it has no meaning.
(c) That it is everywhere.
(d) That it does not exist.

3. What metaphor does Gus use about Mikey and Show and Tell?
(a) A stuffed bear.
(b) A pet rabbit.
(c) A fat pencil.
(d) A snake.

4. What does Attar call God as explained by Titus to Gus?
(a) A river.
(b) Love.
(c) A fish.
(d) God.

5. What does Eddy tell Gus that surprises him?
(a) She had wanted to meet him for a long time.
(b) She knew who he was before he saw her.
(c) She doesn't like to fish.
(d) She had been spying on him too.

6. What does Gus do to Sigrid at the end of the chapter "Neighbors"?
(a) He sets her free in the river.
(b) He eats her.
(c) He gives her to the boys.
(d) Nothing.

7. What does the mouse do at Pedro's house?
(a) It eats the cheese in the traps.
(b) It sets the traps without getting caught.
(c) It sings.
(d) It dances.

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

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

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

11. How does Gus speak to the girl?
(a) He writes notes.
(b) He sings to her.
(c) He points.
(d) He uses quotes.

12. What will Gus and Titus trade?
(a) Secrets for secrets.
(b) Dinner for love advice.
(c) Fishing for philosophy.
(d) Girls for bourbon.

13. How does Gus dupe Dutch?
(a) He tells him about a river that does not exist.
(b) Gus tells him that he is famous.
(c) He invents a species of fish.
(d) He gives him a false name.

14. What story does Bigeater tell Gus and Ma?
(a) Of the young men who listened to the Spirits.
(b) Of the young men who were consumed by fire.
(c) Of the young men who killed too many fish
(d) Of the young men who thought they had all of the answers.

15. What was Bill Bob doing in the cold air that Gus stood to watch?
(a) Whistling.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Singing.
(d) Belching.