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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. Who owns the Austin Seven that Danny and his father work on in the shop in Chapter 6?

2. What was the name of Doc Spencer's dog that Mr. Hazell once kicked?

3. On what day of the week does Danny's father prepare to set out for his next poaching trip in Chapter 6?

4. What animal does Danny describe crossing in front of the car as he drives to find his father in Chapter 7?

5. How many keepers does Danny's father say there are at Hazell's Wood in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Danny find his father in Chapter 8? Why is he in this location?

2. What are the dangers of poaching pheasants, according to Danny's father?

3. How does Danny rescue his father in Chapter 8?

4. How does Danny describe Doc Spencer's appearance and demeanor?

5. How does Danny set out to find his father in Chapter 7?

6. How did Danny's grandfather practice and develop his methods of poaching?

7. What does Doc Spencer do for William in Chapter 9?

8. Where does Danny's father go to poach pheasants? Why?

9. When does the narrative of Danny, the Champion of the World take place?

10. What is the significance of Mr. Hazell's yearly hunting party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Danny in Danny, the Champion of the World. Why does Danny earn this title? What are Danny's main objectives in the story? How would you describe Danny's attitude and his relationships?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss three conflicts in Danny, the Champion of the World. What is one example of an internal conflict faced by Danny? What "Man Against Nature" conflicts appear in the story? What is an example of "Man Against Man" conflict from the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

How does Danny's father become injured in Danny, the Champion of the World? What obstacles does this injury present to Danny and his father? How is Danny's father treated for his injury? What do you think this injury symbolizes?

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