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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 the Old Man tell Bobby to enjoy as it comes in Chapter 26?

2. What does the Old Man tell Bobby to not anticipate because he will be six months older then in Chapter 25?

3. How many geese does Bobby get when he shoots with two shotguns in a row?

4. What does Bobby show the Old Man when the Old Man asks him what he wants to be when he grows up?

5. Who is the person/figure that the Old Man describes to Bobby in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Bobby tell the Old Man that he has learned most from him in Chapter 25?

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

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

5. What does Bobby discover about books and education in Chapter 23?

6. Why will Bobby have to steer himself in Chapter 28?

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

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

9. Why does the Old Man love November?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ruark employs simple, minimalist, yet effective language that employs powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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