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

Short Answer Questions

1. The doctor thinks that Sam __________________.

2. Who drives Ike and Boon to the railroad line?

3. How many old bullets do the men find in Old Ben?

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

5. What is the name of the sawmill with a commissary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Ike and his cousin, McCaslin. How are they different? How are they similar? What beliefs do they have in common and what beliefs separate them?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the story THE BEAR? Cite an example to support your answer.

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