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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bobby think about as he sits in silence that makes him feel small and lonely?
(a) Life, God, Heaven, and Hell.
(b) His mother, brother, and family.
(c) School, grades, and his friends.
(d) His grandparents and hunting.

2. What is the name of the animal that Bobby tries to train with the Old Man?
(a) Billy.
(b) Randy.
(c) Joey.
(d) Mikey.

3. What does the Old Man want the boy to exercise regarding shooting in Chapter 13?
(a) Generosity.
(b) Speed.
(c) Caution.
(d) Focus.

4. What does the Old Man like to do with his friend on his porch in Chapter 5?
(a) Fight and argue.
(b) Laugh and smoke.
(c) Play chess.
(d) Drink and cry.

5. What do Bobby and the Old Man like to hunt at night?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Badgers.
(c) Foxes.
(d) Coon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does the Old Man find terrible about the kind of hunting he finds crazy?

2. Where do the Old Man and Bobby fish on foot for bluefish?

3. What is the overall tone of the book by the ending chapters?

4. What does the Old Man think about his own learning process?

5. What does Bobby love about the black church meetings?

(see the answer key)

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