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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important motif throughout Chapter 4?

2. Ike believes that his grandfather who bought the land actually bought nothing because ______________________________.

3. General Compson describes Ike as _______________ due to his life experiences in the wilderness.

4. To what city do Ike and Boon catch a train?

5. How many strangers have shown up in camp to watch the hunt for Old Ben?

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 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 3

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

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