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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. To what does Ike compare his first hunting trip?

2. What does Ike say is present on all the hunting trips?

3. Sam says that Lion does not care for ________________-.

4. Who is the narrator?

5. What does Ike see in his dreams?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual behavior did his father and uncle exhibit regarding the family slaves?

2. Describe the story that Ike tells about a black girl named Fornsiba.

3. Who is sent for a doctor to tend to Boon and Lion after Old Ben is killed?

4. Who is the bear in THE BEAR?

5. What is the symbolism of Ike's last trip into the wilderness?

6. Why are Ike and Boon sent to town and who takes them to the railroad?

7. What do Ike and McCaslin discuss as they look at their land and what is Ike's opinion of what his grandfather actually purchased when he bought the land?

8. What does Ike believe God's intentions are for land?

9. What does Ike believe to be the story behind the $1,000 legacy?

10. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Ike, Major deSpain and Boon. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Boon. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Sam's evolving relationship with Ike. How does he gently guide him into becoming a man and being able to shoot and hunt properly? How does Sam teach Ike to live with peace and dignity and with respect for nature?

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