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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 do Norman and Paul get a late start the next morning?
(a) Mrs. Maclean fixes a huge breakfast.
(b) They were reading the Sunday paper.
(c) They slept in.
(d) Mr. Maclean cannot find his fishing gear.

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

3. 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

4. Why does Paul invite Norman to stay the night at his house?
(a) Because Norman has had too much to drink.
(b) Because he wants to take him to breakfast at a new restaurant.
(c) Because Norman's car is almost out of gas.
(d) Because it is late and it is a long drive back to Norman's house.

5. How does Norman feel when Paul is complimented on his fishing technique?
(a) Both proud and happy
(b) Both proud and angry
(c) Both proud and annoyed
(d) Both proud and jealous

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean come to realize?

2. What happens in the following month of May?

3. How is Old Rawhide dressed when Norman and Paul drop her off in town?

4. What is Norman's brother-in-law's major problem?

5. Norman and Paul's father is as passionate about _____________________ as he is about religion.

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