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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 do Ike and Sam agree they need to hunt Old Ben?

2. Which one of the men finds the dead colt?

3. What color eyes does the dog have?

4. What is the dog's color compared to?

5. In what month do the men go on their annual trips to hunt Old Ben?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Old Ben become an integral part of Ike's life?

2. Describe how Lion and Boon kill Old Ben.

3. To what does Ike compare the earth, Sam and the wilderness?

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

5. Describe Lion's death the next day.

6. How old is Ike at the beginning of Chapter 2 and what are some of his wilderness accomplishments?

7. How old is Ike at the beginning of Chapter 4 and what is the setting for the chapter?

8. Why is Ike reticent to return to the farm with his wife?

9. What is the reasoning for Sam's training method?

10. What are the circumstances in which Ike first encounters Old Ben?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man vs. nature. Identify at least two themes about man vs. nature in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The wilderness takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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