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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 did Danny's grandfather keep to practice poaching methods on?

2. When does Danny's father plan to leave for his poaching trip in Chapter 6?

3. Who helped Danny's father raise him after Danny's mother died?

4. At what time does Danny awaken to find his father still gone in Chapter 7?

5. What kind of car does Mr. Hazell drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Doc Spencer react when he learns of how William was injured in Chapter 9?

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

3. What did Danny's father build him for his eighth birthday? How is this gift described?

4. How does Danny feel about his father?

5. What materials are generally required in order to poach pheasants, according to Danny's father?

6. How does Danny describe his family in Chapter 1?

7. What did Doc Spencer poach in his youth? How?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of Danny, the Champion of the World. Where do Danny and his father live? In what country do they live? During what time period does the story take place?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and analyze the narrative style of Danny, the Champion of the World. From what narrative perspective is the story related? In what tense is it related? Why are these choices important, and how do they affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the language style of Danny, the Champion of the World. How do the characters talk? What is revealed about the characters through their dialogue? What can you discern about Danny's character based on his use of language?

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