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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owned the land that Ike and McCaslin now own?

2. Which of the men jumps on Old Ben and stabs him?

3. Who was the man who sold the land to grandfather?

4. For what are the men waiting in camp?

5. Where do the men have to follow Old Ben after the dogs find his trail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

The scene where Old Ben is killed is the climax of the story and also a turning point for Ike in a few ways. Evaluate the scene and cite at least three ways that indicate that Ike is maturing and changing.

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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