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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. Ike takes his new gun and ______________ with him when he goes out to look for Old Ben.

2. What behavior does the dog exhibit?

3. The following November, who shoots at Old Ben and draws blood?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sam react after Old Ben is killed?

3. Name some important motifs in this story.

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

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

6. What does the train now symbolize?

7. What is the setting for the beginning of Chapter 3?

8. What is the setting for this story?

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

10. What is the doctor's appraisal of Lion, Boon and Sam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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