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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 kind of hunting does Bobby go on in Chapter 28?
(a) Duck.
(b) Deer.
(c) Pheasant.
(d) Goose.

2. What does the Old Man compare his favorite month of hunting to?
(a) His phase of life.
(b) His grandchildren.
(c) His approach to meditation.
(d) His desire for food.

3. Whose house does Bobby admire for its variety of animals in the surrounding environment?
(a) Carrie Mae.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) Miss Lottie.
(d) Mr. Howard.

4. What does the Old Man tell Bobby to pay attention to in Chapter 26?
(a) Good things.
(b) Evil things.
(c) Everything.
(d) Clean things.

5. What does the Old Man say there is a time and place for?
(a) Every skill.
(b) Every job.
(c) Every behavior.
(d) Every person.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Bobby and the Old Man see looking for its mother?

3. What area is left for fishing after the tourists leave in Chapter 17?

4. To what does Bobby compare waiting in November?

5. What kinds of stories does the Old Man tell Bobby in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Old Man make an exception among ducks?

3. Describe Bobby's attitude towards school in the beginning of Chapter 22.

4. What does the Old Man say about the behavior of women in Chapter 24?

5. How does Bobby transform his education and embrace school?

6. Why does Bobby love November?

7. How do the geese exhibit their cleverness pertaining to hunting according to Bobby?

8. What is the Old Man's threat about education and hunting and how does Bobby respond to it?

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

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

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