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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Low Rod," what did Hill say all Low Rods would have?
(a) Stories of the one that got away.
(b) A respect for nature.
(c) The desire to try again.
(d) A love for fishing.

2. In "Unpacking Some Memories of Africa," how did Hill travel in the Savannah?
(a) In a truck.
(b) All of these.
(c) By foot.
(d) On a bus.

3. In "Once a Salmon Sang to Me," what perspective is the article told from?
(a) A river's.
(b) An angler's.
(c) A salmon's.
(d) A bird's.

4. In "The Unseen Egg," what collection did Hill talk about?
(a) Terrain maps.
(b) Antler racks.
(c) Decoys.
(d) Targets.

5. What did Hill lose in "Losing Things" ?
(a) Duck calls.
(b) Clothing.
(c) All of these.
(d) Keys.

6. In "Duck Hunters' Wives," what did the ideal wife do?
(a) All of these.
(b) Split wood.
(c) Sew.
(d) Cook.

7. In "It's Not Just Fishing, It's Fate," where were the featured fish from?
(a) The rivers.
(b) The local pond.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The Great Lakes.

8. Who is "The Dreamer" about?
(a) The Dreamer.
(b) Himself.
(c) The Angler.
(d) The Idler.

9. In "Some Things Never Change," what did Hill say was the same between him and the cavemen?
(a) The essence of a hunter.
(b) The need for adventure.
(c) The awe of fire.
(d) The love of nature.

10. How late did Hill say "The Idler" usually ran?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 2 days.

11. In "Observations and Insights," what marking did Hill say he never trusted?
(a) Quick and easy.
(b) Restricted.
(c) High intensity.
(d) Waterproof.

12. Who did Hill compare the Chairman to?
(a) His manager.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brother.
(d) His editor.

13. In "Duck Hunters' Wives," what was the name of the ideal wife?
(a) Martha.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Mildred.

14. In "Low Rod," what did Hill create a point system for?
(a) The different places for fishing.
(b) All the different kind of fishermen.
(c) The different gadgets for fishing.
(d) All the things that can go wrong in fishing.

15. What injured the tree in "The Gentle Giant of Time" ?
(a) A lightening bolt.
(b) A cyclone.
(c) A beetle infestation.
(d) A fungus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Trapshooter's Code," what habit was Hill defending?

2. Who was "The Idler" compared to?

3. What occupation did The Idler have?

4. In "Once a Salmon Sang to Me," what was fishing compared to?

5. In "Too Many Leaders," what did Hill say he loved mastering?

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