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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 does Danny's father tell him to put himself to bed when he leaves to poach in Chapter 6?
(a) 9:00 p.m.
(b) 8:00 p.m.
(c) 10:00 p.m.
(d) 7:00 p.m.

2. Danny refers to Mr. Hazell's face as being as pink as what in Chapter 6?
(a) A ham.
(b) A baby's face.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A lollipop.

3. To what does Danny's father compare dreams in Chapter 2?
(a) Demons.
(b) Reptiles.
(c) Angels.
(d) Clouds.

4. Of what material is Danny's home made?
(a) Wood.
(b) Brick.
(c) Adobe.
(d) Steel.

5. How old was Danny's father when he caught the poaching fever, according to the narrative in Chapter 4?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Danny say his father bought the pot of glue for their fire-balloon in Chapter 3?

3. 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?

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

5. What kind of fruit tree does Danny describe behind his home in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Danny's father feel about Mr. Hazell? Why?

2. What materials are generally required in order to poach pheasants, according to Danny's father?

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

4. How is "The Sticky Hat" described in Chapter 5?

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

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

7. How does Danny set out to find his father in Chapter 7?

8. How does Danny describe the Austin Seven in Chapter 6?

9. How does Danny describe Doc Spencer's appearance and demeanor?

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

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