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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a topic in the poem that McCaslin reads?

2. There were rumors that the slaves _____________________.

3. Which of the following does the doctor not do when he arrives in camp?

4. Why do Boon and Ike miss the first train back?

5. Who was the man who sold the land to grandfather?

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

There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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