The River: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Jack lies when he tells Hansie about Wynn’s death? (from Epilogue)

He says that Wynn died instantly because he wants Hansie to believe that her died protecting Maia.

He says that Wynn fought hard before he died because he wants Hansie to believe that her son died a hero.

He says that Wynn was not shot, but that he drowned so that Hansie will believe that her son did not suffer.

He says that Wynn died instantly because he wants Hansie to believe that her son did not suffer.

2.

What do Jack and Wynn find when they return to their campsite? (from Chapters Seven – Ten )

That it has been trashed.

That Pierre has shot himself.

That the Texans have taken it over.

That it is exactly as they left it.

3.

What does Jack recall while he is looking down at the rapids? (from Chapters Seven – Ten )

The discovery of Maia.

The encounter with the Texans.

The silence of his father.

The death of his mother.

4.

As Maia describes the quarrel between her and Pierre, who hurt who first? (from Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen)

Pierre hurt Maia first; he threw a rock at her and broke her ankle.

Maia hurt Pierre first; she hit him and broke his glasses.

Pierre hurt Maia first; he twisted her arm and dislocated her shoulder.

Maia hurt Pierre first; she hit him and broke his nose

5.

What causes Wynn’s injury while escaping the fire? (from Chapters Sixteen and Seventeen)

He breaks an ankle when he jumps into the river.

He is struck in the face by a piece of burning tree bark.

He is knocked unconscious by the hysterical Maia.

He is struck on the leg by a piece of burning tree bark.

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