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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color eyes does the dog have?

2. What is one of the reasons Ike thinks Sam must be glad his life is almost over?

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

4. Which of the men develops a liking for Lion when the next November hunting trip comes around?

5. After inspecting the tracks, what does General Compson think got the colt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of Ike's last trip into the wilderness?

2. What is Sam's plan for training Lion?

3. What city is Ike and Boon's ultimate destination and where do they stop first?

4. Describe the humorous scene in which Ike finds Boon trying to fix his gun to shoot squirrels.

5. What are the circumstances that make Ike and Boon miss the train in Memphis?

6. Why does Ike get irritated with Boon and what memory does the experience bring back for Ike?

7. Who is the narrator and what does he share with the reader at the beginning of the book?

8. Who is the bear in THE BEAR?

9. Describe Lion's death the next day.

10. What does Ike mean when he says there is no death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Sam's evolving relationship with Ike. How does he gently guide him into becoming a man and being able to shoot and hunt properly? How does Sam teach Ike to live with peace and dignity and with respect for nature?

Essay Topic 2

The scene where Old Ben is killed is the climax of the story and also a turning point for Ike in a few ways. Evaluate the scene and cite at least three ways that indicate that Ike is maturing and changing.

Essay Topic 3

The reader is introduced to some Native American beliefs and tradition through the character of Sam Fathers. Cite at least three examples of Native American folklore in the book and note why you selected these examples as representative of the Native American culture.

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