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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 – 5.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) A fairly grumpy but happy person.
(b) A gregarious and outgoing person.
(c) An overly exuberant person.
(d) A wildly funny person.

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

3. What does Danny name the vehicle that his father makes for him for his last birthday?
(a) Soapo.
(b) Bongo.
(c) Rocko.
(d) Boxer.

4. What is the age that Danny says parents must lawfully send their children to school in Chapter 2?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. What colors comprise Danny and his father's home?
(a) Blue, purple, and green.
(b) Black, white, and red.
(c) Yellow, red, and orange.
(d) Yellow, red, and blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pheasants has Danny's father managed to poach in Chapter 5?

2. What two objects are located in Danny's father's office at his business?

3. What did Danny's grandfather keep to practice poaching methods on?

4. Danny's father tells him in Chapter 5 that tonight was the first night he has gone out poaching in how long?

5. How old does Danny's father say their home is, at least, in Chapter 1?

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