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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four, The Line of Light: Nick the Convert and The Trek.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Bigeater tell Gus and Ma?
(a) Of the young men who killed too many fish
(b) Of the young men who listened to the Spirits.
(c) Of the young men who thought they had all of the answers.
(d) Of the young men who were consumed by fire.

2. What does the reader learn about Bill Bob in "Anamnesis" that wasn't known before?
(a) Bill Bob is dying.
(b) Bill Bob is mentally challenged.
(c) Bill Bob is very bright.
(d) Bill Bob is very unhappy.

3. How does Carolina stop Henning from catching the fish he has been trying to reel in all day?
(a) She convinces him that he is caught on the bottom.
(b) She throws her fishing line over his causing it to snap.
(c) She flirts with him.
(d) She uses a worm and catches it herself.

4. What is the difference in philosophies on raising children between Henning and Carolina?
(a) She believes they should do nothing but fish, he disagrees.
(b) She believes in education, he in discipline.
(c) He believes they should do nothing but fish, she disagrees.
(d) He believes in education, she in hands on learning.

5. How does Ma view dams?
(a) She thinks they are needed.
(b) She applauds them for what they do.
(c) She feels they are a necessary evil.
(d) She hates them for destroying the salmon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gus feel after he puts Bill Bob on the bus to go home?

2. How did the three third graders get sick in "Being Educated and Gittin' Brung UP"?

3. What does the mouse do at Pedro's house?

4. How long does Gus sleep for after he vomits his breakfast?

5. Why does Ma write to Gus after she reads the interview?

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