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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 does Ike take in place of his gun when he returns to look for Old Ben?

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

3. Who is the cook on the hunting trip?

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

5. What does Ike do when he becomes lost in the wilderness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ike believe God's intentions are for land?

2. What is the setting for this story?

3. What advice does Sam give Ike the next hunting season regarding his gun?

4. How does Ike describe the area of the graves as he leaves the place for the last time?

5. Who is the bear in THE BEAR?

6. What does the train now symbolize?

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

8. How does Sam introduce Lion who comes to be part of the hunting team?

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

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

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

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 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the story THE BEAR? Cite an example to support your answer.

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