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

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

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

4. How many years had Bobby gone without shooting anyone when he got the gift of a new gun from the Old Man?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

5. How old is Bobby when the Old Man takes away his first gun?
(a) 9.
(b) 20.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Old Man and his friend do to Bobby after he shoots the animal?

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

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

4. Where do the Old Man and Bobby decide to go to try hunting a turtle?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Carrie Mae.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Bobby's experience buck hunting initially.

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

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

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