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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item on the boat does Emil mistake for a woman?
(a) A tool bag.
(b) A sail.
(c) A poster on the bow.
(d) A water pump hose.

2. What do the rich, sleek birds of prey and fat old men have in common?
(a) They each have something to contribute.
(b) They eat similar foods.
(c) They are part of the same genus and species.
(d) They each have talons.

3. Where has George read about the balance of nature and major league sports?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The Chicago Tribune.
(c) Reader's Digest.
(d) An online blogger.

4. George and Emil disagree that ducks can do what at birth?
(a) Follow their mothers.
(b) Run.
(c) Fly.
(d) Swim.

5. What does Emil think the duck lacks in his life?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Purpose.
(c) Sense.
(d) Rules.

6. What upsets Emil about Duck Season?
(a) It is disgraceful to kill a duck with a gun.
(b) It is only illegal to kill a duck when they have migrated away.
(c) He thinks it should last all year.
(d) He does not think ducks should be shot in the spring.

7. Being a loner in the world is not George's what?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Tune to whistle.
(c) Bag of tea.
(d) Ball of wax.

8. What kind of housing do George and Emil live in?
(a) Apartments.
(b) Houses.
(c) Condos.
(d) Projects.

9. Why couldn't the zoo keep the Giant Panda?
(a) It was too expensive to feed.
(b) The panda was determined to escape.
(c) It was extremely aggressive.
(d) The panda was on loan from another zoo.

10. What does Emil want the duck to do?
(a) He wants the duck to feed the hunter.
(b) He wants the duck to magically be fine.
(c) He wants the duck's friends to comfort it.
(d) He wants the duck to make one last attempt to live.

11. What does George think is the window to the world?
(a) Religion.
(b) Nature.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Railroads.

12. What does George claim is the duck and heron's natural relationship?
(a) They stay as far away from one another as possible.
(b) They keep each other in check.
(c) They stay as close together as possible.
(d) They have never, nor will ever cross paths.

13. When is Duck Season?
(a) Three days in the summer.
(b) Three weeks in the winter.
(c) Never, killing ducks is illegal.
(d) Several weeks in the fall and spring.

14. Despite differing opinions on many issues, what can George and Emil always agree on?
(a) They always agree on the significance of the Park.
(b) They always agree on historical facts.
(c) They always agree on the importance of the ducks.
(d) They always agree on the hunting law in the US.

15. What does George claim thrives from living alone?
(a) Mice.
(b) Cacti.
(c) People.
(d) Blue Herons.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to George, what would a duck lack on his deathbed?

2. What is Emil angry that he can no longer burn?

3. What place does Emil think may be more trouble than it is worth?

4. What did Ancient Greek men used to feed ducks?

5. How does George describe ducks' migration?

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