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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. In "A Question of Statistics," what did Hill say hunters learned from?
2. In "It's All Relative," what did Hill say he envied about his predecessors?
3. In "Taking Turns," what did Hill say he feared most as a child?
4. In "Another November Season," what kind of hunting was discussed?
5. In "Too Much and Not Enough," Why did Hill say February was too long?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "A Matter of Gravity," what kinds of things did Hill blame gravity for?
2. What did Hill make fun of in "New Toys"?
3. In "Why Is It. . .?," what skills did Hill say he was grateful for?
4. In "Too Much and Not Enough," why did Hill say October was too short?
5. What was "Mending Harness" about?
6. In "Horoscopes," what did Hill say about Geminis?
7. In "Taking Turns," what did Hill say he did not miss about his childhood?
8. What was "Dog Hair In Your Drink" about?
9. What did Hill do on his Listening Walks?
10. In "The Best and the Worst of It," where did Hill get his favorite fishing rod?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Laughter and happiness is a common theme found in this book. Where does this come into play, and how does it affect the characters involved in these articles?
Essay Topic 2
Who was Martha, and what significance did she have to Hill's life?
Essay Topic 3
How did Hill's family feel about his love for hunting, and how did this change his dedication to the sport?
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