Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Big Two-Hearted River (Parts I and II)? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What happened to the town of Seney?
It burned to the ground.
It was abandoned.
It flooded.
A plague of grasshoppers destroyed it.
Q. What might Nick’s tent symbolize?
Nick’s enjoyment of physical activities with tangible results.
Nick’s desire to get things done.
Nick’s desire for order.
All of the above.
Q. What does the narrator say that Nick enjoys doing?
Opening bottles with his teeth.
Lighting fires.
Carrying heavy packs.
Opening cans.
Q. What happens to the large fish that bites on Nick’s line?
Nick catches it.
It breaks the leader and gets away.
It ends up being a shark. Oops.
It speaks to Nick and tells him to stop fishing.
Q. What doesn’t Nick like about the swamp?
It would be a tragic spot for fishing.
It probably has alligators.
Malaria
There are too many people fishing in it.