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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A River Runs Through It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Norman think that Paul stays close to him while fishing?
(a) Because Norman has the beer
(b) Because Paul has been feeling lonely lately
(c) Because Norman can always find the best fishing spots
(d) Because he thinks Norman is upset over the situation with Neal

2. What happens when the family decides to leave?
(a) Norman and Paul have to push the truck out of the mud.
(b) Norman offers to bring them back tomorrow.
(c) It finally stops raining.
(d) Jessie decides that she wants to stay.

3. Who is clearly Mrs. Maclean's favorite person?
(a) Paul
(b) Neal
(c) Mr. Maclean
(d) Norman

4. The next morning Paul arrives at Norman's house to _________________________________________.
(a) to get things ready for an auction
(b) go fishing with Norman and Jessie's family
(c) to go on a picnic
(d) help paint the house

5. What does Norman decide to do because he is frustrated with his family situation?
(a) He spends a few days with Paul at the family cabin.
(b) He decides to take a trip to Europe.
(c) He buys a new car.
(d) He asks his wife to go to marriage counseling.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Norman and Mr. Maclean react after the tragedy?

2. This story is based on ________________.

3. What profession does Norman and Paul's father have?

4. After Norman is married, he asks Paul to do him what favor?

5. How does Norman think that Jessie and her family will react to Neal's condition?

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