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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How many siblings does Danny have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Danny's father say makes him mad every day? Why?

2. How is "The Horse-hair Stopper" described in Chapter 5?

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

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

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

6. When does the narrative of Danny, the Champion of the World take place?

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

8. How does Danny's father act on the days he plans to go poaching?

9. What does Danny do when he realizes his father is gone in the night in Chapter 4?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the language style of Danny, the Champion of the World. How do the characters talk? What is revealed about the characters through their dialogue? What can you discern about Danny's character based on his use of language?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the setting of Danny, the Champion of the World. Where do Danny and his father live? In what country do they live? During what time period does the story take place?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Sergeant Samways in Danny, the Champion of the World. How has Danny always perceived Sergeant Samways? Why does his opinion of the man change? What role does Sergeant Samways play in the plot of the story?

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