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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is not a tool used for hunting ducks mentioned by the men?
(a) A telescope.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A gun.
(d) A radio.

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

3. What concerns Emil about ducks' safety in the wild?
(a) He is concerned about the ducks' natural predators.
(b) He is concerned about the ducks drowning.
(c) He is concerned about the ducks getting exhausted during flight.
(d) He is concerned about the ducks facing bad weather.

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

5. Why has man watched birds for so long?
(a) To eat them.
(b) To try to gather their feathers.
(c) To predict the weather.
(d) To obtain the secret of flight.

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

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

8. What do George and Emil think of the world?
(a) They think the world is ending.
(b) They think the world is on the right track.
(c) They think the world is perfect.
(d) They think the world is self-destructive.

9. According to George, what would a duck lack on his deathbed?
(a) A duck would lack remorse.
(b) A duck would be without understanding.
(c) A duck would lack good memories.
(d) A duck would be without love.

10. How tall does George claim the pandas were?
(a) Six feet tall.
(b) Four stories tall.
(c) Three feet tall.
(d) Two stories tall.

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

12. George claims the balance of nature is dependent upon what?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) A professional spectator sport.
(c) Sunspots.
(d) Naturalist conservators.

13. What group of people used to watch birds all day, according to Emil?
(a) The Ancient Greeks.
(b) The Babylonians.
(c) The Ancient Egyptians.
(d) The Mesopotamians.

14. What area does Emil describe in poetic detail to George?
(a) The country.
(b) The coastline.
(c) The suburbs.
(d) The city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal used to be at the other zoo, but died?

2. While trying to think of a specific type of duck at the zoo, what word does Emil mistakenly use?

3. According to George, a duck on his deathbed is in tune with what?

4. Why do George and Emil enjoy going to the park?

5. What does Emil think is a crying shame?

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