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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. During what month does an epidemic occur at Bobby's school?

2. What is the name of the puppy that the Old Man gives Bobby?

3. What does the Old Man get in exchange for bringing meat and grain on credit?

4. Why do farmers tell rich hunters that there is no quail in Chapter 13?

5. With whom does the Old Man carefully cultivate relationships with and bring meat and grain on credit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bobby's experience with the goat he purchases.

2. Describe Bobby's experience buck hunting initially.

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

4. Describe Carrie Mae.

5. Describe what Bobby shoots in Chapter 13.

6. Describe the Old Man.

7. How does Bobby adapt and succeed at shooting a buck?

8. What happens to Aphrodite and the eggs in Chapter 2?

9. How does the hunting group in Chapter 7 find and get the turkeys to come out?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bobby grows, matures, learns and develops in The Old Man and the Boy. What are some of his milestones? How does he change? Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Bobby. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Coming of age is a major theme of The Old Man and the Sea. How is this theme explored and expressed in the book? What experiences does Bobby have that help him progress through puberty and into adulthood? Explain.

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