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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accuses Boon of killing Sam?
(a) McCaslin.
(b) No one accuses Boon of killing Sam.
(c) The young boy.
(d) Major de Spain.

2. Who finally sells the land on which the hunting camp is located?
(a) Boon.
(b) Ike.
(c) Major de Spain.
(d) McCaslin.

3. According to Ike, which region's notions have come to dominate America as a whole?
(a) The South.
(b) The West.
(c) The East.
(d) The North.

4. Which of the following characters believes he has squandered close-range shots when he comes face-to-face with Old Ben?
(a) Major de Spain.
(b) Boon.
(c) The young boy.
(d) Sam.

5. Under what type of tree is Boon sitting when Ike falls upon him?
(a) Maple.
(b) Oak.
(c) Gum.
(d) Pine.

6. What type of weapon does the Cajun man use while he is hunting?
(a) A knife.
(b) A net.
(c) A rope.
(d) A gun.

7. In Ike's opinion, who was most responsible for suppressing Blacks in the South?
(a) The farmers.
(b) The blacks themselves.
(c) The government.
(d) The land owners.

8. Who do the hunters send along with the young boy to the liquor store?
(a) Boon.
(b) Sam.
(c) Major de Spain.
(d) Lion.

9. Why does Sam believe that Ben will be the new target of Old Ben?
(a) Because the boy is brave.
(b) Because the boy is weak.
(c) Because the boy is clever.
(d) Because the boy is young.

10. Which of the following weapons is used to kill Old Ben?
(a) Poison.
(b) A rock.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

11. In what type of surface is Sam found lying face-down, unconscious after the battle with Old Ben?
(a) Gravel.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Water.
(d) Mud.

12. What is the young boy's real name?
(a) Ike.
(b) Harry.
(c) Earl.
(d) Donald.

13. What is the last thing Boon says to Ike before Ike leaves him alone in the woods?
(a) "They're mine!"
(b) "Say goodbye!"
(c) "I'm sorry!"
(d) "Get out of my woods!"

14. How many characters are killed during the fight with Old Ben?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

15. How many of Old Ben's feet have been mangled by traps set by the hunters?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lion sleep at night?

2. In what type of landscape does the Cajun man spend his days hunting?

3. What is the reaction from the townsfolk when they hear the news that Old Ben is dead?

4. How many years does the governor decide to add to the tall convict's sentence for attempted escape?

5. How old is the young boy when his true name is finally revealed to the readers?

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