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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 is Bobby's new boat called in Chapter 9?
(a) Morse Code.
(b) Sweet Pea
(c) Charlotte Morse.
(d) Daisy Tripping.

2. How many animals does Bobby capture with the Indians in Chapter 6?
(a) 9.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 10.

3. What does the Old Man say that Bobby has to practice in order to use the gun in Chapter 1?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Bullet shooting.
(c) Gun safety.
(d) Rifle practice.

4. How old is Bobby when he gets an air rifle?
(a) 12.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 6.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Bobby and the Old Man do with some of the turtle's eggs?

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

3. Who did NOT go hunting along with Bobby?

4. What kind of a hunt does Bobby go on with the Old Man and his friend the morning after they arrive?

5. What does Bobby like to do in addition to hunting and fishing in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is important about the attitude of a bird dog according to the Old Man?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe what Bobby shoots in Chapter 13.

9. Describe Mr. Howard.

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

(see the answer keys)

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