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 is a sign of nature in the story?
The town of Seney
The can of apricots
The river
The fishing rod
Q. How does Nick find his way to the camp?
The stars
A compass
The river
A map
Q. What is a reason Nick gives for going on his trip?
He wants to leave everything behind.
He hears the weather is beautiful this time of year.
He’s bored and has nothing better to do.
He’s mapping out new territory.
Q. What has happened to the grasshoppers in the story?
Pesticides have wiped most of them out.
A plague of frogs have wiped most of them out.
A fire from the previous year has turned them black.
A flood from the previous year has turned them blue.
Q. What causes Nick anxiety?
The fire
The swamp
Opening cans
Grasshoppers