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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many strangers have shown up in camp to watch the hunt for Old Ben?

2. Which of the following does not describe Boon?

3. What is Boon's greatest vice?

4. Which of the following does Ike not notice about Lion?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The scene where Old Ben is killed is the climax of the story and also a turning point for Ike in a few ways. Evaluate the scene and cite at least three ways that indicate that Ike is maturing and changing.

Essay Topic 3

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

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