The River Why Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The River Why Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ma's philosophy concerning death?

2. What happens to Gus on the Fourth of July?

3. What book does Gus consider the most explosive in existence?

4. It is said that fishermen are such statisticians that even the fish were counted on what occasion?

5. What word does Bill Bob first say to Gus?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gus react during the argument at dinner when he realizes that his parents only care about their own argument and not the story he is telling?

2. How is Bill Bob different than the rest of the family?

3. How does Gus decide that the great controversy of his parents isn't really about fishing at all?

4. How do Ma and Henning attempt to make the cabin livable for Gus?

5. How do Titus and Gus connect?

6. What is a dreefee and how does it affect the Orviston household?

7. Is the argument in "Voiding My Rheum" healing or destructive? Defend your answer.

8. Explain Bill Bob's concept of life and death.

9. What happens with Gus and Abe? How does Gus speak to Abe? Why does he speak to Abe in this fashion?

10. How does the "Rogue River War" create a stronger bond between Carolina and Henning rather than breaking them apart due to their differences?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the raven symbolize at the end of the trek for Gus? Why does Gus take the trek? What does he learn? How does the trek change Gus?

Essay Topic 2

If Gus is the protagonist, who or what is the antagonist? Explain how Gus is the protagonist and why the antagonist is the antagonist.

Essay Topic 3

Address the huge fight at the dinner before Gus leaves to the fishing cabin. What is revealed about his feelings towards his mother and father? What does his eruption say about the way he deals with his feelings? What are their reactions? What do their reactions say about their parenting?

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