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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. What caused the massive flood in Louisiana at the time of the convict's transportation?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) A levee breaking.
(c) A waterfall gone off course.
(d) Snow melting in the rivers.

2. According to the court, who is entitled to the body of Eck's dead horse?
(a) Hipps.
(b) Tull.
(c) Snopes.
(d) Eck.

3. How does the doctor react when he learns the truth about the convict's past?
(a) He is saddened.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He is terrified.
(d) He is confused.

4. What plans does the tall convict make with his lover, once he is released from prison?
(a) They plan to split up.
(b) They plan to move to Louisiana.
(c) They plan to have children.
(d) They plan to get married.

5. What state is Buck Hipps from?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people were killed during the fat convict's spree of crime?

2. Which of the following facts about Sam is NOT true?

3. Why does the tall convict consider escaping prison for the first time in his life?

4. What food item is the pregnant refugee given, which disturbs the convict?

5. How old is the young boy at the opening of the story "The Bear"?

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