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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. 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.

2. What does the Old Man want the boy to exercise regarding shooting in Chapter 13?
(a) Speed.
(b) Caution.
(c) Focus.
(d) Generosity.

3. What does Bobby have to do while the dogs flush out the animal during the hunt in Chapter 6?
(a) Shoot.
(b) Wait.
(c) Yell.
(d) Count.

4. What does the Old Man say shooting ducks is all about?
(a) Aim.
(b) Luck.
(c) Reflexes.
(d) Ballistics.

5. Why does Miss Lottie suggest that the men go hunting in Chapter 7?
(a) To get out of the house.
(b) To teach the Old Man a lesson.
(c) Meat is expensive.
(d) To teach Bobby a lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Old Man tell Bobby to do on/to the turtle?

2. How old is Bobby when he gets his first gun?

3. What does the Old Man say that he is doing when he is sitting quietly on the dock?

4. What damage will the Old Man and Bobby work on repairing in Chapter 11?

5. What kind of a hunt does Bobby go on with the Indians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Aphrodite and the eggs in Chapter 2?

2. Describe Bobby's experience that is similar to a young colt.

3. Describe Carrie Mae.

4. Describe some of the customs that the Old Man and Bobby do in the month of October.

5. Describe the turtle that Bobby finds with the Old Man.

6. Describe the camping trip preparations and arrival in Chapter 5.

7. How does Bobby learn to shoot ducks in Chapter 3?

8. Why does Bobby receive a gun from the Old Man as he turns 11?

9. Describe the difference between laziness and meditative loafing according to The Old Man.

10. Describe Bobby's first experience on a boat.

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