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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 say is present on all the hunting trips?

2. Ike feels that Boon is a _______________.

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

4. Why does Sam say this dog will be able to hunt Old Ben?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the humorous scene in which Ike finds Boon trying to fix his gun to shoot squirrels.

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

4. Describe the story that Ike tells about a black girl named Fornsiba.

5. How does Ike describe Boon?

6. What did Ike learn about pride and humility from Sam Fathers?

7. Describe Lion.

8. Who is the bear in THE BEAR?

9. Who is sent for a doctor to tend to Boon and Lion after Old Ben is killed?

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

Create a brief character study of Boon. 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

Create a brief character study of Sam Fathers. 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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