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

2. What do Danny and his father have for a midnight feast in Chapter 4?

3. Who is the illustrator for Danny the Champion of the World?

4. On what day of the week does Danny's father prepare to set out for his next poaching trip in Chapter 6?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What close call does Danny encounter while going to find his father in Chapter 7?

2. Why does Danny say his father might be perceived as a serious man? How is this not the case?

3. What does Danny's father establish as his main objective in Chapter 10?

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

5. What story does Doc Spencer tell about Mr. Hazell and the dog in Chapter 9?

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

7. How do Danny and his father return home in Chapter 8? Do they have any encounters on the way?

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

9. How does Danny describe the kite he and his father made?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss examples of symbolism in Danny, the Champion of the World. What do pheasants symbolize in the novel? What does the act of poaching represent? How do these symbols connect to the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the plot structure of Danny, the Champion of the World. Where in the novel does the exposition transition into rising action? Where is the climax of the plot? What does the reader learn in its falling action and denouement?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Danny in Danny, the Champion of the World. Why does Danny earn this title? What are Danny's main objectives in the story? How would you describe Danny's attitude and his relationships?

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