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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. Why does Old Ben run the other bears off?

2. What does Ike say is present on all the hunting trips?

3. Who is the man that kills Old Ben?

4. Which of the following does not describe Ike's dog when Ike ambushed Old Ben?

5. The wild dog is part mastiff and part _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is more important to Faulkner that chronology in this story?

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

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

4. Describe Lion's death the next day.

5. Who is the bear in THE BEAR?

6. What memory of Ash trying to shoot does Ike recall as he walks into the woods?

7. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

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

9. Why are Ike and Boon sent to town and who takes them to the railroad?

10. Describe Lion.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Ike. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ike and his cousin, McCaslin. How are they different? How are they similar? What beliefs do they have in common and what beliefs separate them?

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