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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Bobby and the Old Man hunt in October and give to various people?
(a) Squirrel.
(b) Quail.
(c) Duck.
(d) Goose.

2. Who comes to visit from Maryland in Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. McIntyre.
(b) Mr. Greyson.
(c) Mr. Johnson.
(d) Mr. Howard.

3. What does Bobby think about as he sits in silence that makes him feel small and lonely?
(a) His mother, brother, and family.
(b) School, grades, and his friends.
(c) Life, God, Heaven, and Hell.
(d) His grandparents and hunting.

4. Where does Bobby go to get nails in Chapter 11?
(a) Uncle Jimmy's store.
(b) His mother's attic.
(c) ACE hardware.
(d) His uncle's house.

5. What does the Old Man ask Bobby to think about as they sit in silence in Chapter 11?
(a) His failing grades.
(b) His ruthless cynicism.
(c) How everything got there.
(d) His mother's criticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who fails to shoot the animal during the hunt in Chapter 6 and is ashamed?

2. What animal does Bobby NOT want the puppy to hunt?

3. What does Bobby have to do to get the animal the Old Man purchased for him to enter the cow pen?

4. How many animals does Bobby capture with the Indians in Chapter 6?

5. What does Bobby ask for as his gift at Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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