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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. Who does Ike think is watching him in the woods?

2. How does Ike learn patience?

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

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

5. What is missing from camp when Ike is 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lion's death the next day.

2. Describe how Lion and Boon kill Old Ben.

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

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

5. What unusual behavior did his father and uncle exhibit regarding the family slaves?

6. What does Ike believe to be the story behind the $1,000 legacy?

7. What do Ike and McCaslin discuss as they look at their land and what is Ike's opinion of what his grandfather actually purchased when he bought the land?

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

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

10. Who is Lucas Quintus and why does Ike feel his grandfather is responsible for him and others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE BEAR is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Old Ben. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Old Ben in the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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