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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. Who in the family remains an average fisherman?
(a) Norman
(b) Paul
(c) Mrs. Maclean
(d) Mr. Maclean

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

3. What do the brothers always wonder about each other?
(a) Which one is more handsome
(b) Which one is tougher
(c) Which one has more money
(d) Which one is smarter

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

5. What does Norman and Paul's father do with them?
(a) Gives them driving lessons
(b) Teaches them to play poker
(c) Teaches them the proper techniques of fly fishing
(d) Shows them how to change the oil in the car

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paul suggest that he and Norman take the drunken Neal?

2. Who speaks often of the tragedy?

3. This story is based on ________________.

4. Instead of returning to the cabin, where do Norman and Paul spend the night?

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

(see the answer key)

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