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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the man who sells the whiskey to Boon and Ike?
(a) Mr. Simpson.
(b) Mr. Semmes.
(c) Mr. Samuels.
(d) Mr. Salisbury.

2. Where does Boon stab Old Ben?
(a) In the eye.
(b) In the chest.
(c) In the throat.
(d) In the belly.

3. The family ledger itemizes the purchase of ____________.
(a) Cattle.
(b) Implements.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Horses.

4. The doctor thinks that Sam __________________.
(a) Is in a state of shock.
(b) Has terminal cancer.
(c) Has had a stroke.
(d) Has diabetes.

5. General Compson describes Ike as _______________ due to his life experiences in the wilderness.
(a) A hero.
(b) A nature boy.
(c) A trapper.
(d) An old man.

6. What does Boon hit when he misses while shooting at a black man?
(a) A horse.
(b) A child.
(c) A black woman.
(d) A dog.

7. Who owned the land that Ike and McCaslin now own?
(a) Their grandfather.
(b) Their father.
(c) Their stepfather.
(d) Their great grandmother.

8. Sam Fathers learned both pride and ______________ in his life.
(a) Servility.
(b) Greed.
(c) Honor.
(d) Humility.

9. What month is it when Chapter 3 begins?
(a) December.
(b) June.
(c) February.
(d) October.

10. Who does Ike think is the father of the slave girl's child?
(a) His stepfather.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle.

11. Ike recalls a time when he bought ______________.
(a) A suede hat.
(b) New boots.
(c) A new suit.
(d) A wild pony.

12. Who is Ike's cousin and partner now?
(a) McMurray.
(b) McClintock.
(c) McCaslin.
(d) McCormick.

13. There were rumors that the slaves _____________________.
(a) Held huge parties in the big house.
(b) Held demonic sacrifices.
(c) Ran wild in the forest at night.
(d) Fixed up the big house.

14. What did Boon and Ike make according to Sam's instructions?
(a) A hut.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) A platform.
(d) Coffee.

15. According to McCaslin, men fought the Civil War because of their love of the land and ______________.
(a) Anger.
(b) Honor.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) Courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Semmes give Boon as a bonus with the whiskey order?

2. Which of the following does Ike not notice about Lion?

3. Which of the following does Ike not mention when describing the South?

4. Where do the men have to follow Old Ben after the dogs find his trail?

5. Who is the young man who shows up at age 21 looking for his inheritance?

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