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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. What did Danny's father do when Mr. Hazell threatened him at the gas station?

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

3. The man who owns the Austin Seven runs a turkey farm near what town?

4. What kind of factory is the BFG said to have in Chapter 2?

5. How does Danny describe his father's attitude toward raising him in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Danny feel about his father?

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

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

6. What memory of Mr. Hazell at the gas station does Danny describe from a year ago in Chapter 6?

7. What did Doc Spencer poach in his youth? How?

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

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

10. Where does Danny's father go to poach pheasants? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 the Secret Methods to poaching that are illustrated in the novel. What is Method Number One? What is Method Number Two? What third method is developed and how does it work?

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