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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe Ike's feelings when he compares himself to the timeless woods?
(a) Humble.
(b) Eager.
(c) Fragile.
(d) Masterful.

2. Ike notices that the dogs on the hunt can't find _____________.
(a) Their way home.
(b) Food.
(c) The trail.
(d) Their tails.

3. What does Ike think of Old Ben when he finally sees him?
(a) He is seriously ugly.
(b) He is not as big as he has always imagined.
(c) He is beautiful.
(d) He is cowardly.

4. Which of the following does Boon not do for Lion?
(a) Cares for him.
(b) Sleeps with hi.
(c) Sings to him.
(d) Feed him.

5. The following November, who shoots at Old Ben and draws blood?
(a) Major deSpain.
(b) Ike.
(c) General Compson.
(d) Dam.

6. What is Ike able to smell in the woods?
(a) The odor of fear.
(b) Moldy leaves.
(c) Gun smoke.
(d) Old campfires.

7. What behavior does the dog exhibit?
(a) Never stops growling.
(b) Throws himself against the door repeatedly.
(c) Chews chair legs.
(d) Paces all day and night.

8. Who shows up at camp to take Ike home?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Duke.
(c) Boon.
(d) Buck.

9. How old is Buck in Ike in Chapter 2?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 21.
(d) 13.

10. What has Ike killed?
(a) Many rabbits.
(b) Many birds.
(c) A doe.
(d) A buck.

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

12. Why does Old Ben run the other bears off?
(a) He is always angry.
(b) He is the head bear.
(c) He is so huge.
(d) He is hungry.

13. In what month do the men go on their annual trips to hunt Old Ben?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) January.
(d) March.

14. Why does Ike throw down his gun during the attack on Old Ben?
(a) To use his bow and arrow.
(b) To get bullets out of his pocket.
(c) To run away.
(d) To grab his dog.

15. Which of the following does not go on the narrator's first hunting trip?
(a) Cousin McCaslin.
(b) Edgar MacKenzie.
(c) Major deSpain.
(d) General Compson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog Sam is training?

2. To what does Ike compare his first hunting trip?

3. How does Ike learn patience?

4. How much does the dog weigh?

5. How does Old Ben elude the hunters?

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