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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 clever.
(c) Because the boy is young.
(d) Because the boy is weak.

2. Which of the following characters is considered to be an alcoholic?
(a) The young boy.
(b) Sam.
(c) McCaslin.
(d) Boon.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Ike's marriage?
(a) Cold.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Loving.

4. Who steals the gold coins that were promised to Ike in his inheritance?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His father.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His uncle.

5. How do the Cajun man and the convict split the earnings from their hunting catches?
(a) 60/40.
(b) 50/50.
(c) 80/20.
(d) 70/30.

6. Which of the following animals does the hunter, Major de Spain, mysteriously lose in the night?
(a) A colt.
(b) A mare.
(c) A calf.
(d) A heiffer.

7. How old is the young boy when his true name is finally revealed to the readers?
(a) 20.
(b) 22.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

8. 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) The young boy.
(c) Sam.
(d) Boon.

9. How does the convict react when he hears he must return to prison, this time with an extended sentence?
(a) He is pleased.
(b) He is outraged.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is confused.

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

11. Whose job is it to bury the body of Old Ben?
(a) The young boy.
(b) McCalsin.
(c) Major de Spain.
(d) The bear's body is not buried.

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

13. What type of animal is Boon hunting when Ike falls upon him under the tree?
(a) Deer.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Bear.

14. Which of the following men is solely responsible for killing Old Ben?
(a) Boon.
(b) The young boy.
(c) Sam.
(d) McCalsin.

15. Who is put in charge of ensuring that the tall prisoner makes his way back to the prison and does not escape?
(a) The deputy.
(b) The governor.
(c) No one.
(d) The sheriff.

Short Answer Questions

1. While walking along the water, the convict finds a small hut raised up on what?

2. Which of the following adjectives does Ike use to describe the process of buying and selling land?

3. How does the young boy feel about Boon?

4. What does the doctor claim is the reason for Sam's death?

5. Where does Lion sleep at night?

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