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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCaslin do when he arrives in camp?

2. Who drives Ike and Boon to the railroad line?

3. Which of the following does Ike not mention when describing the South?

4. In addition to having the ugliest face Ike has ever seen, Boon has no _______________.

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

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

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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