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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sam tell Ike that Old Ben stays away from him?
(a) Because of his gun.
(b) Because he doesn't like humans.
(c) Because he likes Ike.
(d) Because Ike can smell him.

2. The day Old Ben is killed started with _______________.
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Snow.
(c) Rain.
(d) Eggs.

3. What does Ike take in place of his gun when he returns to look for Old Ben?
(a) A knife.
(b) A sword.
(c) A rope.
(d) A stick.

4. What do Ike and Sam agree they need to hunt Old Ben?
(a) Better instincts.
(b) An Indian tracker.
(c) A better rifle.
(d) The right dog.

5. What does Ike see when he looks up from pondering the ground around him?
(a) An Indian tracker.
(b) A doe.
(c) The sky.
(d) Old Ben.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ike not recall about his first hunting trip?

2. What is the bear's name in THE BEAR?

3. In what month is Old Ben killed?

4. When Ike is at his hunting stand-alone, he hears a gunshot and knows that ______________ has been shot.

5. Who does Ike think is watching him in the woods?

(see the answer key)

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