1. What word from the novel refers to a colorless, flammable, oily liquid similarly obtained and used as fuel, especially kerosine?
(a) Paraffin.
(b) Pontane.
(c) Wax.
(d) Quinine.

2. On what day of the week does Danny's father prepare to set out for his next poaching trip in Chapter 6?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Thursday.

3. What did Danny's father tell him they were when building his shop?
(a) Engineers.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) Bankers.
(d) Norweigans.

4. When does twilight begin this week, according to Danny's father in Chapter 6?
(a) 8:30 p.m.
(b) 6:30 p.m.
(c) 7:30 p.m.
(d) 7:00 p.m.

5. What does Danny describe using as the material of the kite he builds with his father in Chapter 2?
(a) A flour sack.
(b) A leather bag.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A blue shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Danny says in Chapter 2 that one might think his father is a serious and stern man based on his picture. He contends, however, that his father is actually what?

2. How old is Doc Spencer described as being in Chapter 9?

3. How many siblings does Danny have?

4. How far away is Danny's school when he begins attending?

5. What is Method Number Two that Danny's father explains to him in poaching in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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