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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ike believes that his grandfather who bought the land actually bought nothing because ______________________________.

2. A black man comes to the family farm and declares his intention to marry a black girl named _____________ who lives there.

3. What does Boon hit when he misses while shooting at a black man?

4. What is an important motif throughout Chapter 4?

5. How many old bullets do the men find in Old Ben?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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