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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to George, life is what?
(a) Life is extremely difficult all the time.
(b) Life is pointless.
(c) Life is a curse.
(d) Life is simpler than people think.

4. What happens to the hunter after he shoots?
(a) He does a victory dance.
(b) He misfires.
(c) His ears are ringing.
(d) He decides to go home.

5. How does George describe ducks' migration?
(a) Ducks are extremely psychologically deep and complicated.
(b) Ducks have an internal GPS system.
(c) Ducks like to go where it's nice at that time.
(d) Ducks like to land in his backyard.

6. According to George, what has been modeled off the social behaviors of animals?
(a) The ocean.
(b) Human society.
(c) National Geographic.
(d) Artwork.

7. George takes no issue with people spending money on what?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Wildlife.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Cancer research.

8. At a hunting, what is the first sign of an approaching duck?
(a) Honking.
(b) Its scent on the wind.
(c) Locusts.
(d) Feathers.

9. What is Emil angry that he can no longer burn?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Steaks.

10. According to George and Emil, what has a purpose?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Only certain things.
(c) Only certain things at specific times.
(d) Everything.

11. What does Emil claim is killing birds found on beaches?
(a) Lack of sunlight.
(b) Mutated fish.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) Gasoline in their lungs.

12. What disease does George claim has been discovered in ducks?
(a) Obesity.
(b) The common cold.
(c) Anorexia.
(d) Lung cancer.

13. What does George think separates men from boys?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Practicing.
(c) Age sixteen.
(d) Waking up at dawn.

14. What do they feel is the major difference between the two birds?
(a) They live on different continents.
(b) There are different degrees of self-respect.
(c) They are different sizes.
(d) They are in different color families.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the duck after being shot?

2. What do George and Emil think of life without friends?

3. What is a blatter?

4. What does Emil think is a crying shame?

5. Why has man watched birds for so long?

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