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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 "It's All Relative," what did Hill say he envied about his predecessors?

2. In "Just After You Left . . .," what bird was featured?

3. In "A Matter of Privacy," what did Hill say people had suspicions about?

4. In "The Waiting Game," what did Hill compare life to?

5. What did Hill revel in on his Listening Walks?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "November," why did Hill say his ideal November was impossible?

2. In "Horoscopes," what did Hill say about Geminis?

3. In "It's Better Not to Know," what did Hill say it was better not to know?

4. In "Horoscope Revisited," what did Hill say about Leos?

5. What did Hill do on his Listening Walks?

6. In "It's All Relative," what did Hill say he was envious of?

7. In "A Matter of Gravity," what kinds of things did Hill blame gravity for?

8. In "Taking Turns," what did Hill say he did not miss about his childhood?

9. In "Annual Report (For Most Recent Fiscal Year)," how did Hill end the article?

10. In "Why Is It. . .?," what skills did Hill say he was grateful for?

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

Competition was a central theme of a few of these articles. How did Hill say competition was affecting the sport of hunting and fishing.

Essay Topic 3

How did Hill describe his ideal November, and why would it never be possible? What did this plan indicate about his personality?

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