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

3. What was Titus doing so badly in "Jesus Keeps Fishing?"
(a) Drinking.
(b) Quoting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Fly-fishing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Titus keeps asking Gus philosophical questions, what does Gus continue to answer?

2. What does Gus discover at the end of the chapter "The Line of Light"?

3. How does Gus become "famous" in the chapter "Hemingway"?

4. Who is waiting in the cabin for Gus when he comes home from the Halloween party?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What neighbors does Gus meet; who are they; what do they do; what do they offer Gus?

2. How does the story told by Thomas Bigeater affect Gus? Be sure to state specifics from the story.

3. What is the significance of the chapter title "Closing the Door"?

4. What is the purpose of the trek that Gus takes after Nick leaves?

5. What exchange do Titus and Gus have and why?

6. What does Gus learn about solitude?

7. How does Gus dupe Dutch and why does he do it?

8. What do Henning and his colleagues do metaphysically that Gus does not understand?

9. Why is Bill Bob standing in the cold whistling?

10. In what way is Nick a convert?

(see the answer keys)

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