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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bear, Pages 185 - 218.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the wild horses cut Hipp during a fight?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His shin.
(c) His ear.
(d) His hand.

2. Which character sarcastically tells the farmers to, "go buy something else that will kill you"?
(a) Wallstreet.
(b) Varner.
(c) Ratcliff.
(d) Snopes.

3. When the convict and the refugee pass the first boat on the river, what is the gruff man aboard the boat holding in his hands?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A lantern.
(c) A litter of puppies.
(d) A loaf of bread.

4. Which of the following characters whittles wood in his spare time?
(a) Eck.
(b) Flem.
(c) Hipps.
(d) Wallstreet.

5. Which of the following animals is NOT one that the convict hunts to feed the refugee woman while they are living on their "island"?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Possums.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Doctor Varner's first name?

2. To whom is the tall convict narrating the story of what happened to him during the weeks he was away from prison?

3. What part of Hipps' clothing outfit is split in half by a wild horse during the auction?

4. Why does Doctor Varner still believe the horses were a good purchase, even though they all got away?

5. Which of the following characters saves Lion from being scooped up by Old Ben?

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