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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 confiscate from the bootleggers in Chapter 17?

2. What does Bobby get during the month of March?

3. Where does the Old Man take a road trip?

4. What shooting did Bobby do by accident that he admits?

5. What does the Old Man hate because of the effect bootlegging has on people?

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

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

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

5. What does the Old Man conclude about being a boy by the end of Chapter 26?

6. Why does the Old Man love November?

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

8. What does Bobby feel that he does with regard to time and seasons in Chapter 26?

9. What does the Old Man complain about being different from how it used to be in Chapter 27?

10. What does the Old Man say about knowledge in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in The Old Man and the Boy. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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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