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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many strangers show up at the camp to watch the first day of the hunt?

2. What is the dog's color compared to?

3. How does Ike learn patience?

4. Where does Major deSpain want to make Lion sleep?

5. Which of the men develops a liking for Lion when the next November hunting trip comes around?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the mysterious circumstances of Sam's death as discovered by the men who return to camp.

2. What unusual behavior did his father and uncle exhibit regarding the family slaves?

3. How does Sam react after Old Ben is killed?

4. Name some important motifs in this story.

5. What is the anecdote that Ike recalls about taking the train into the wilderness?

6. What city is Ike and Boon's ultimate destination and where do they stop first?

7. How does Sam introduce Lion who comes to be part of the hunting team?

8. What is the doctor's appraisal of Lion, Boon and Sam?

9. What is the setting for this story?

10. Who is sent for a doctor to tend to Boon and Lion after Old Ben is killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Ike. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Sam's evolving relationship with Ike. How does he gently guide him into becoming a man and being able to shoot and hunt properly? How does Sam teach Ike to live with peace and dignity and with respect for nature?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Sam Fathers. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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