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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ike takes his new gun and ______________ with him when he goes out to look for Old Ben.
(a) A bedroll.
(b) A knapsack.
(c) A canteen.
(d) A compass.

2. The following November, who shoots at Old Ben and draws blood?
(a) Dam.
(b) Ike.
(c) Major deSpain.
(d) General Compson.

3. What is the dog doing in Sam's hut?
(a) Eating.
(b) Bashing himself against the door.
(c) Lying in front of a fire.
(d) Sleeping.

4. How many strangers show up at the camp to watch the first day of the hunt?
(a) 7.
(b) 25.
(c) 11.
(d) 3.

5. What is one of the reasons Ike thinks Sam must be glad his life is almost over?
(a) He had no more family still alive.
(b) He was sad about the state of the world.
(c) He was really sick.
(d) He was just too tired all the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator?

2. Sam's plan is to alternate feeding and starving the dog until ____________________.

3. Ike feels that Boon is a _______________.

4. To what does Ike compare his first hunting trip?

5. Why does Ike throw down his gun during the attack on Old Ben?

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