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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was in the cup that Ike was not allowed to open until he was 21?

3. Where does Boon's bullet hit the black woman?

4. Which of the following does not describe Boon?

5. Which of the following does Sam not do after Old Ben is killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Sam's evolving relationship with Ike. How does he gently guide him into becoming a man and being able to shoot and hunt properly? How does Sam teach Ike to live with peace and dignity and with respect for nature?

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

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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