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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What imaginary line do Emil and George dream of flying over as ducks?
(a) The North Pole.
(b) The Prime Meridian.
(c) The Tropic of Cancer.
(d) The Equator.

2. According to George, has the hunter been able to shoot the duck?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) It is unimportant.
(d) They will never know.

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

4. What do George and Emil think of life without friends?
(a) It would be fantastic.
(b) It would not be worth living.
(c) It would be natural.
(d) It would be lonely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people used to watch birds all day, according to Emil?

2. What happened to the Giant Panda?

3. Of what quality is the boat?

4. Being a loner in the world is not George's what?

5. What upsets Emil about Duck Season?

Short Essay Questions

1. What aspect of barnyard ducks' lives do George and Emil agree they are better off not knowing?

2. Why does George talk about symbiosis?

3. Why did the Ancient Greeks watch birds?

4. What cycle must the lead duck go through?

5. What does Emil predict with happen in the future with disposing of leaves?

6. According to Emil, what is happening to some fish near Australia?

7. What do the fat old Ancient Greeks and the birds of prey have in common?

8. What is George's account of the hunter who came across the ducks in the clearing?

9. What do the men discover is the trick to duck season?

10. With what example does George contradict Emil's statement that nothing can live alone?

(see the answer keys)

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