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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Bobby love to eat as much as possible during Christmas at roasts in Chapter 13?
2. What does the Old Man say is not the time for hard work or serious fishing?
3. In whose home does Bobby spend the summers and holidays?
4. What do Bobby and the Old Man do with some of the turtle's eggs?
5. What do the Old Man and the Boy put out to catch live shrimp for bait in Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Bobby's experience buck hunting initially.
2. Describe Bobby.
3. How does Bobby train his new dog in Chapter 7?
4. Describe the difference between laziness and meditative loafing according to The Old Man.
5. What is the lesson that Bobby learns from having a dog in Chapter 7?
6. Describe some of the customs that the Old Man and Bobby do in the month of October.
7. Describe Bobby's first experience on a boat.
8. How does the Old Man teach Bobby to have caution in Chapter 13?
9. Describe Bobby's experience that is similar to a young colt.
10. Describe Mr. Howard.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Love and sexuality is a theme of the book. Describe how Bobby grows aware of sexuality and the principles he learns about human love from the Old Man through examples in nature.
Essay Topic 2
Education is an important theme throughout the novel. Who is educated? Who is not? What is the importance of a school education versus one of "real life?" How does Bobby gain knowledge in both? How does he change? Describe.
Essay Topic 3
Describe some of the settings for The Old Man and the Boy. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in The Old Man and the Boy?
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