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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 sometimes accompanies the Old Man and the group hunting as a camping chef?
(a) Howard.
(b) Lottie.
(c) Ex-con.
(d) Greyson.

2. What does the Old Man say that Bobby has learned from sitting in silence in Chapter 11?
(a) Humility.
(b) Patience.
(c) Solitude.
(d) Quietness.

3. On Sunday, what do the Old Man and Bobby like to do in Chapter 12?
(a) Camp.
(b) Hunt.
(c) Fish.
(d) Swim.

4. What does Bobby see that makes him feel energized to work in Chapter 11?
(a) His sister painting.
(b) Lazy Uncle Jimmy dozing.
(c) His grandmother cooking.
(d) His grandfather working.

5. What does the Old Man do after Bobby kills the bird that sings at night?
(a) Eats the bird.
(b) Locks him up.
(c) Breaks his gun.
(d) Scolds Bobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bobby have to do with the fish before they go to bed in Chapter 4?

2. In the afternoon, what giant animal comes out of the woods that Bobby shoots?

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

4. Where does Bobby go to get nails in Chapter 11?

5. What does the Old Man say is not the time for hard work or serious fishing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the farmers maintain quail supplies over the fall and winter?

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

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

5. Describe Bob's new gun that he receives in Chapter 1.

6. Describe the Old Man.

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

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

9. Describe Bobby's experience of "becoming a man" in Chapter 6.

10. Describe Bobby.

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