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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many siblings does Danny have?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. 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) A wildly funny person.
(d) An overly exuberant person.

3. Who is the illustrator for Danny the Champion of the World?
(a) Robert Hebras.
(b) Quentin Blake.
(c) Michael James.
(d) Andrew Wilson.

4. When does Danny's father plan to leave for his poaching trip in Chapter 6?
(a) 7:00 p.m.
(b) 9:00 p.m.
(c) 6:00 p.m.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

5. What does Danny begin to do after his father has departed in Chapter 7?
(a) The dishes.
(b) Polish windows.
(c) Clean.
(d) His homework.

6. What does Danny's father say all keepers have in Chapter 4?
(a) Secrets.
(b) Nets.
(c) Guns.
(d) Land.

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

8. Where does Danny say his father bought the pot of glue for their fire-balloon in Chapter 3?
(a) Mr. Elways' bookshop.
(b) Ms. Clifton's bookshop.
(c) Mr. Witton's bookshop.
(d) Mr. Jackman's bookshop.

9. How many rooms comprise Danny's home?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

10. How does Danny say his father smiles in Chapter 2?
(a) With a toothy grin.
(b) With his whole body.
(c) With a crooked smirk.
(d) With his eyes.

11. How old was Danny when his mother died?
(a) 2 years old.
(b) 4 months old.
(c) 6 months old.
(d) 2 months old.

12. 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.

13. What color sweater does Danny put on when he goes out to look for his father in Chapter 7?
(a) Pale brown.
(b) Dark gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Navy blue.

14. Who arrived at Danny's home the day after Mr. Hazell threatened Danny at the gas station?
(a) An inspector from the Health Department.
(b) An inspector from the Banking Commission.
(c) An agent from the Child Protection Agency.
(d) Mr. Hazell's lawyer.

15. How does Danny's father feel about Mr. Hazell?
(a) He adores him.
(b) He admires him.
(c) He does not like him.
(d) He misses him terribly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Danny discover his father's dark secret in Chapter 4?

2. When was the Austin Seven built that is described in Chapter 6?

3. About how deep is the pit that Danny's father has fallen into in Chapter 8?

4. What colors comprise Danny and his father's home?

5. What is Danny's father's name?

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