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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what are the men waiting in camp?

2. For whom does Boon want to ride to get a doctor after Old Ben is killed?

3. How old is Ike as Chapter 4 begins?

4. Who is Ike's cousin and partner now?

5. The doctor thinks that Sam __________________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Ike and his cousin, McCaslin. How are they different? How are they similar? What beliefs do they have in common and what beliefs separate them?

Essay Topic 2

The wilderness takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Boon. 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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