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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 180 - 198.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Equipment Time," what did Hill say some people compared equipment to?
(a) Junk.
(b) Pride.
(c) Toys.
(d) Pleasure.

2. In "Losing Things," why did Hill say he lost something?
(a) It had a mind of its own.
(b) He secretly wanted it gone.
(c) All of these.
(d) It was meant to do it.

3. In "A Question of Statistics," what tone was used?
(a) Reminiscent.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Angry.

4. What was the tone of "Observations and Insights"?
(a) Uplifting.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Sardonic.
(d) Angry.

5. In "Bass Are Not Bucketmouths," what did Hill say should never be widely shown as human-like?
(a) Fish.
(b) Animals.
(c) Machines.
(d) Weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Our World Without Shotguns," what did Hill say there would not be many species of without the invention of the shotgun?

2. What kind of animal was Jake?

3. In "Horoscopes," which sign did Hill say told tall tales?

4. In "The Unseen Egg," what collection did Hill talk about?

5. What was the tree in "The Gentle Giant of Time" a symbol of?

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