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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ike see in his dreams?
(a) Old Ben.
(b) A new rifle.
(c) A hunting dog.
(d) A pretty girl.

2. How old is the narrator of the story?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

3. Why does the group return to camp the following summer?
(a) To go fishing.
(b) To build a cabin.
(c) To celebrate birthdays.
(d) To have a memorial for Ash.

4. With what has Ike become familiar during his time as a woodsman?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Bear prints.
(c) Indian trackers.
(d) Runaway slaves.

5. How does Ike learn patience?
(a) By waiting in the rain.
(b) By aiming his gun and not shooting.
(c) By waiting out a snowstorm.
(d) By walking when he wants to run.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ike feels that Sam is a _____________.

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

4. Many years later, Ike thinks that Sam must have been glad about what?

5. Sam's plan is to alternate feeding and starving the dog until ____________________.

(see the answer key)

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