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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 does the Old Man say that a person never knows how it will come in handy in the future?
(a) Fishing poles.
(b) Hammers.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Gear.

2. What does Bobby find that he receives more of when he goes quail hunting with the Old Man in Chapter 20?
(a) Noise.
(b) Quail.
(c) Used bullets.
(d) Wounds.

3. What seems very difficult to catch at night for the Old Man, Bobby and their friends
(a) Deer.
(b) Duck.
(c) Geese.
(d) Raccoon.

4. What is the name of the animal that Bobby tries to train with the Old Man?
(a) Mikey.
(b) Joey.
(c) Billy.
(d) Randy.

5. What does the Old Man say that they will never hunt?
(a) Old animals.
(b) Hurt animals.
(c) Female animals.
(d) Babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Bobby hardly stand the anticipation of in November?

2. What factor prevents hunting some birds according to the Old Man?

3. What kind of men does Bobby meet with his grandfather when he leaves the house as his grandmother is cleaning?

4. Where do the Old Man and Bobby stop on the way home because these places have special memories for the Old Man?

5. What does the Old Man think about his own learning process?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bobby's interactions with the older men in the town in Chapter 18.

2. Why is being a duck hunter crazy according to the Old Man?

3. Describe the change in terrapin availability mentioned in Chapter 27.

4. What does the Old Man say about knowledge in Chapter 22?

5. Describe Mr. Howard's home in Chapter 28.

6. How does Bobby respond to the Old Man's question about what he wants to be when he grows up?

7. What lesson does the Old Man offer Bobby with regards to time and Christmas in Chapter 26?

8. What is a noble character according to the Old Man and why does he dislike it?

9. What does the Old Man say separates the men from the boys?

10. Why does Bobby hesitate to go to summer camp?

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