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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ike as Chapter 4 begins?

2. What is an important motif throughout Chapter 4?

3. What does Boon want to buy with a dollar?

4. Which of the following does Ike not mention when talking about the future of the South?

5. Sam Fathers learned both pride and ______________ in his life.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Ike begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Ike is growing up and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man vs. nature. Identify at least two themes about man vs. nature in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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