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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to George, a duck on his deathbed is in tune with what?
(a) His duck family.
(b) The way he has died.
(c) Nature.
(d) The hunter who killed him.

2. Between what two birds do George and Emil feel there is no comparison?
(a) A duck and a pigeon.
(b) A pigeon and an eagle.
(c) A duck and a penguin.
(d) An eagle and a vulture.

3. George claims the balance of nature is dependent upon what?
(a) Sunspots.
(b) Hurricanes.
(c) Naturalist conservators.
(d) A professional spectator sport.

4. What does George think separates men from boys?
(a) Practicing.
(b) Waking up at dawn.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Age sixteen.

5. What disease does George claim has been discovered in ducks?
(a) Obesity.
(b) The common cold.
(c) Lung cancer.
(d) Anorexia.

6. Of what quality is the boat?
(a) The boat is falling apart.
(b) The boat is expensive.
(c) The boat is cheap-looking.
(d) The boat is made of plastic.

7. What animal used to be at the other zoo, but died?
(a) A rhinoceros.
(b) A Giant Panda.
(c) A dodo.
(d) An elephant.

8. What can ducks do at birth that humans cannot?
(a) Move.
(b) Breathe.
(c) Cry.
(d) Swim.

9. What do the rich, sleek birds of prey and fat old men have in common?
(a) They are part of the same genus and species.
(b) They each have talons.
(c) They each have something to contribute.
(d) They eat similar foods.

10. What does George think is the window to the world?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Religion.
(c) Railroads.
(d) Nature.

11. Which of these is not a tool used for hunting ducks mentioned by the men?
(a) A radio.
(b) A telescope.
(c) A grenade.
(d) A gun.

12. Where do you think George and Emil live?
(a) In the country.
(b) On the coastline.
(c) In a city.
(d) In a boat.

13. What do George and Emil think of the world?
(a) They think the world is perfect.
(b) They think the world is on the right track.
(c) They think the world is ending.
(d) They think the world is self-destructive.

14. What survival tools has Nature given the duck?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Speed, endurance, and camouflage.
(c) Beauty, fierceness, and bravery.
(d) Intelligence and wit.

15. What does Emil think the duck lacks in his life?
(a) Purpose.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Sense.
(d) Rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item on the boat does Emil mistake for a woman?

2. What, according to George, is the Law of Life?

3. What imaginary line do Emil and George dream of flying over as ducks?

4. Where has George read about the balance of nature and major league sports?

5. What area does Emil describe in poetic detail to George?

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