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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Titus wearing that Gus admires but says he would never wear? (from Book Two, The Undoing of a Scientific Angler: Anvil Abe and the Phantom Fisherman and Fainting Before the Duel)

Coveralls.

Overalls.

Knickers.

Camouflage.

2.

What does Titus feed Gus on the morning after he spends the night in Portland? (from Book Three, Characters in Nature: Descartes and Philosophizing)

Bacon and eggs.

Steak and eggs.

Dry cereal.

Oatmeal.

3.

What is ironic about the modern name for the creek, the US Grant? (from Book Three, Characters in Nature: Little, But Strong and Closing the Door)

The creek is weak not strong like the name.

It is the opposite of its Native American name.

It is the same name Gus gave it when he was a boy.

It has the same meaning as its Native American name.

4.

Why does Ma write to Gus after she reads the interview? (from Book Four, The Line of Light: Hemingway and Dutch)

She is curious.

She is proud of Gus for duping Dutch.

She is angry with Gus for duping Dutch.

She is sad that Gus would dupe Dutch.

5.

What will Gus and Titus trade? (from Book Three, Characters in Nature: Eddy and Jesus Keeps Fishing)

Fishing for philosophy.

Secrets for secrets.

Girls for bourbon.

Dinner for love advice.

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