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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bear, Pages 185 - 218.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While walking along the water, the convict finds a small hut raised up on what?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Bricks.
(c) Levees.
(d) Stilts.

2. What plans does the tall convict make with his lover, once he is released from prison?
(a) They plan to split up.
(b) They plan to move to Louisiana.
(c) They plan to have children.
(d) They plan to get married.

3. Why must the Cajun man and the convict move on from the small hut near the water?
(a) Because a northerner has bought the land.
(b) Because it is going to snow.
(c) Because there is no more hunting.
(d) Because there is going to be another flood.

4. Which of the following articles of Mrs. Armstid's clothing is always described as "faded"?
(a) Her skirt.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her apron.
(d) Her bonnet.

5. What is Hipps' response to the heckler who shouts that Hipps is trying to scam the town?
(a) He shouts back, causing a scene.
(b) He punches him in the mouth.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He leaves the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the true nature of the small island where the convict and the refugee live for the week after the baby is born?

2. What state is Buck Hipps from?

3. In what state does Hipps try to sell his wild horses?

4. Why does the tall convict consider escaping prison for the first time in his life?

5. Who does Snopes say has Henry's wife money, which is why he cannot return it to her?

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