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

Short Answer Questions

1. There were rumors that the slaves _____________________.

2. What is Ike's profession at this point in time?

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

4. Why does Ike say that black people will endure?

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

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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Ike, Major deSpain and Boon. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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