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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. Where does Bobby say that he learned everything he knows in Chapter 25?

2. Who does Bobby accompany on missions to chase down bootleggers?

3. What does the Old Man say that they will never hunt?

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

5. What does the Old Man think that he has learned to do at last?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how the Old Man demonstrates the power of money to Bobby in Chapter 28.

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

4. Why does the Old Man resent Bobby in Chapter 26?

5. Why does Bobby go to Maryland in Chapter 28?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through hunting, Bobby learns important lessons about hard work, patience and perseverance. How is his natural skill revealed? What is important to Bobby as he hunts? What does he learn subsequently that alters the way he thinks and acts? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Aging and the approach of death is a theme in The Old Man and the Boy. Who is growing old? Who is growing older? How do these characters change over time? How does age influence decisions and the characters' approach to life? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Bobby and the Old Man are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Bobby had a direct influence upon? What are some events that the Old Man had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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