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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. Who comes over to Bobby's grandfather's house in Chapter 12?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Carrie Mae.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Jason.

2. What does the Old Man tell Bobby to do on/to the turtle?
(a) Feed her insects.
(b) Capture her and put her in a bag.
(c) Paint her back.
(d) Ride her back to the ocean.

3. What kinds of signs are all over the property of the rich man that Bobby notices in Chapter 7?
(a) No Trespassing.
(b) No Hunting.
(c) Blind Child.
(d) Shoot On Sight.

4. What kind of boat does the Old Man take Bobby on first where the fish flock to the boat?
(a) Catamaran.
(b) Fast-moving.
(c) Slow-moving.
(d) Sloop.

5. Where does Bobby find the Old Man sitting with other old men on the dock in Chapter 10?
(a) A gondola.
(b) A cedar bench.
(c) A layboat.
(d) A wooden log.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is considered a man after successfully killing a buck?

2. What does the Old Man do after Bobby kills the bird that sings at night?

3. What does Bobby see that makes him feel energized to work in Chapter 11?

4. What does the Old Man say shooting ducks is all about?

5. What animal was NOT shot during the hunt in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bobby adapt and succeed at shooting a buck?

2. How does the Old Man teach Bobby to have caution in Chapter 13?

3. Why does the Old Man discourage Bobby from getting a horse?

4. Describe how loafing is special and private according to The Old Man.

5. Describe Bobby's experience over the holidays with his grandparents.

6. Describe what the Old Man says and does about summer time and fishing.

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

8. How does the hunting group in Chapter 7 find and get the turkeys to come out?

9. Describe the Old Man.

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

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