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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound does Ike hear as he walks through the woods?
(a) Thunder.
(b) The wind in the trees.
(c) Metal on metal.
(d) Footsteps behind him.

2. Many years later, Ike thinks about the incident and realizes that _________ knew what killed the colt.
(a) General Compson.
(b) Major deSpain.
(c) Sam.
(d) Ash.

3. How does Old Ben elude the hunters?
(a) Disappearing into a cave.
(b) Going down the river.
(c) Crossing the river.
(d) Going over the falls.

4. Which of the following is not attributed to Old Ben?
(a) Has sired 36 cubs.
(b) He has a solitary nature.
(c) Is a legend because of his destruction.
(d) Has one mangled paw.

5. According to Ike, the train had been ______________ in the past.
(a) Bigger.
(b) Faster.
(c) Slower.
(d) Harmless.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the narrator of the story?

2. Ike's father and uncle were __________.

3. The opening line of Chapter 2 is "So he should have hated and feared _____________."

4. Why does Sam say this dog will be able to hunt Old Ben?

5. What is another reason Ike thinks Sam must be glad his life is almost over?

(see the answer key)

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