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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sam say this dog will be able to hunt Old Ben?
(a) He is tenacious.
(b) He cannot be tamed.
(c) He is young.
(d) He is a trained hunting dog.

2. How many old bullets do the men find in Old Ben?
(a) 23.
(b) 52.
(c) 10.
(d) 117.

3. Who owned the land that Ike and McCaslin now own?
(a) Their stepfather.
(b) Their father.
(c) Their grandfather.
(d) Their great grandmother.

4. Who goes to town with Boon?
(a) Ash.
(b) Ike.
(c) Sam.
(d) General Compson.

5. What does Ike's wife do in order to persuade him to move to the family farm?
(a) Lets him smoke in the house.
(b) Cooks his favorite meal.
(c) Sleeps naked.
(d) Bakes him a pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. The opening line of Chapter 2 is "So he should have hated and feared _____________."

2. What was in the cup that Ike was not allowed to open until he was 21?

3. How old is Ike as Chapter 4 begins?

4. Who is the young man who shows up at age 21 looking for his inheritance?

5. What is Boon's greatest vice?

(see the answer key)

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