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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Horoscopes," which sign did Hill say was too modest?
(a) Gemini.
(b) Taurus.
(c) Sagitarius.
(d) Libra.

2. In "Another November Season," how did Hill say dogs knew the season had come?
(a) They saw their owners preparing.
(b) They smelled the birds.
(c) They heard the bird calls.
(d) There was something in the air.

3. What was wrong with Maine in November?
(a) It was too hot.
(b) It was too windy.
(c) It was too cloudy.
(d) It was too cold.

4. In "Taking Turns," what did Hill say he was too in love with?
(a) The old days.
(b) His guns.
(c) Himself.
(d) The hunting dogs.

5. In "A Question of Statistics," how did Hill say a hunter could replace crude oil?
(a) Greasing a turkey.
(b) Shooting an oil reseve.
(c) Chewing tobacco.
(d) Emptying their tanks.

6. In "Why Is It. . .?," what skill did Hill say he was especially grateful for?
(a) His archery skills.
(b) His swimming skills.
(c) His stealthy walking.
(d) His navigational abilities.

7. In "A Little Quicker," who did Hill say would help him win?
(a) Sponsors.
(b) His family.
(c) His dog.
(d) His hunting partners.

8. In "A Matter of Privacy," what did Hill say people had suspicions about?
(a) Elderly.
(b) Fishers.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Loners.

9. In "Just After You Left . . .," what bird was featured?
(a) Wild turkey.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Duck.
(d) Wood cock.

10. Where did Hill get the bait he used in "A Quieter Time"?
(a) A bait shop.
(b) His tackle box.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) He found them himself.

11. In "A Little Quicker," what did Hill imagine winning?
(a) The Hunter Collaborative.
(b) The Grand American.
(c) The Combined Birder.
(d) The Gun Slinger.

12. In "Too Much and Not Enough," what did Hill say about dogs' lifespans?
(a) They were just right.
(b) They were always fulfilling.
(c) They were too long.
(d) They were too short.

13. In "Taking Turns," what did Hill say he used to hate about Sundays?
(a) Cleaning his guns.
(b) Reading the Bible.
(c) Going to church twice.
(d) Roast beef.

14. In "The Best and the Worst of It," where was the best fly caster from?
(a) Africa.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) England.

15. In "Special Skills," what kind of friend did Hill like to take hunting?
(a) Friends with hunting property.
(b) Friends with gadgets.
(c) Friends with good dogs.
(d) Friends with good stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Horoscopes," which sign did Hill say told tall tales?

2. What did Hill's companion in "A Listening Walk" want to do on the walks?

3. In "Why Is It. . .?," what was Hill wondering about?

4. What kind of fish was featured in "A Quieter Time"?

5. In "A Matter of Privacy," what did Hill say people had an obsession with?

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