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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Austin Seven built that is described in Chapter 6?
(a) 1929.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1933.
(d) 1938.

2. How has Danny's father been injured falling into the pit?
(a) He has broken his wrist.
(b) He has broken his ankle.
(c) He has broken a rib.
(d) He has broken his arm.

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

4. Danny's father promises him in Chapter 6 that he will return home from poaching by what time?
(a) 10:30 p.m.
(b) 11:30 p.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 1:00 p.m.

5. What did Danny's grandfather keep to practice poaching methods on?
(a) Geese.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Roosters.
(d) Goldfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Austin Sevens better known as during their time?

2. What color building is Danny's father's workshop?

3. What kind of fish does Doc Spencer describe poaching in Chapter 9?

4. The silence in Hazell Wood is described in Chapter 8 as being as deep as what?

5. At what time does Danny awaken to find his father still gone in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Danny live? What is unique about his home?

2. How does Danny describe his family in Chapter 1?

3. Where does Danny find his father in Chapter 8? Why is he in this location?

4. How does Doc Spencer react when he learns of how William was injured in Chapter 9?

5. What does Danny say about grown-ups in Chapter 4?

6. How did Danny's grandfather practice and develop his methods of poaching?

7. What does Doc Spencer do for William in Chapter 9?

8. What is the significance of Mr. Hazell's yearly hunting party?

9. What did Danny's father build him for his eighth birthday? How is this gift described?

10. What business does Danny's father run? How is it described?

(see the answer keys)

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