View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the bear's name in THE BEAR?

2. Who is the man that kills Old Ben?

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

4. How does Old Ben elude the hunters?

5. What do Ike and Sam come across when riding together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Ike finds in the area with the two graves.

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

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

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

5. To what does Ike compare the time he is first allowed to go on the hunts?

6. What happens when Ike leaves his gun behind the next day?

7. How does Ike try to make sense out of the Civil War?

8. What did Ike learn about freedom from Old Ben?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the discord between Ike and his wife about returning to the family plantation. What were their opposing positions? Is Ike being rational or irrational in his stance?

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

The reader is introduced to some Native American beliefs and tradition through the character of Sam Fathers. Cite at least three examples of Native American folklore in the book and note why you selected these examples as representative of the Native American culture.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 947 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample