The River: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Jack lies when he tells Hansie about Wynn’s death? (from Epilogue)

He says that Wynn died instantly because he wants Hansie to believe that her died protecting Maia.

He says that Wynn was not shot, but that he drowned so that Hansie will believe that her son did not suffer.

He says that Wynn died instantly because he wants Hansie to believe that her son did not suffer.

He says that Wynn fought hard before he died because he wants Hansie to believe that her son died a hero.

2.

What seems to be the main reasons that Jack kills the caribou? (from Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen)

It is not likely to survive, and he wants to make Wynn angry.

It seems to have no mother, and is likely to have a lot of meat on its bones.

It seems to have no mother, and is not likely to survive.

He wants to keep it from warning Pierre with its cries, and it will feed him, Wynn, and Maia.

3.

Who does Jack imagine he hears calling in the night? (from Chapters Eleven - Thirteen)

His mother.

Maia.

Wynn.

Pierre.

4.

As Maia describes the quarrel between her and Pierre, who hurt who first? (from Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen)

Pierre hurt Maia first; he threw a rock at her and broke her ankle.

Maia hurt Pierre first; she hit him and broke his glasses.

Maia hurt Pierre first; she hit him and broke his nose

Pierre hurt Maia first; he twisted her arm and dislocated her shoulder.

5.

What is surprising about the meal prepared by Brent and JD? (from Chapter Eighteen )

It is frozen, and has not thawed.

It is even smaller than the meals Jack, Wynn, and Maia have been eating.

It is large and complete, with meat, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.

It is entirely vegetarian.

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