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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. How do Norman and Mr. Maclean react after the tragedy?
(a) They both carry a lot of guilt.
(b) They send flowers.
(c) They seek counseling.
(d) They make the appropriate phone calls.

2. The story is an _________________ one.
(a) elegant
(b) emotional
(c) awkward
(d) unbelievable

3. Where does Paul suggest that he and Norman take the drunken Neal?
(a) To Neal's mother's house
(b) To an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
(c) To a clinic
(d) Back to the bar

4. Who speaks often of the tragedy?
(a) Norman and Neal
(b) Norman and Mr. Maclean
(c) Norman and Jessie's mother
(d) Norman and Jessie

5. Who catches the most fish on this day?
(a) Norman
(b) Neal
(c) Mr. Maclean
(d) Paul

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Norman and Paul see when they return from fishing?

2. What does Norman decide to do because he is frustrated with his family situation?

3. Why does Norman think that Paul stays close to him while fishing?

4. Why does Norman feel he cannot help Paul?

5. Who in the family remains an average fisherman?

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