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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. What gift does Snopes give to Henry's wife as a peace offering?
(a) A gallon of milk.
(b) A bag of grain.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) A basket of eggs.

2. How old was the tall convict when he was first sent to prison?
(a) 23 years old.
(b) 19 years old.
(c) 17 years old.
(d) 21 years old.

3. Which of the following families does Ratcliff think does NOT have grounds for a lawsuit, due to the wild horses?
(a) Tull.
(b) Littlejohn.
(c) Armstid.
(d) Snopes.

4. How much money does the court claim Flem Snopes stole from the Armstid family?
(a) Three dollars.
(b) Two dollars.
(c) Four dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

5. How does the doctor react when he learns the truth about the convict's past?
(a) He is terrified.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is saddened.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following families is considered the most dishonest family in Mississippi by the townsfolk?

2. How do the police officers in Louisiana react when the convict attempts to turn himself in?

3. How old is the young boy at the opening of the story "The Bear"?

4. What part of Henry's body is broken during the wild horse stampede?

5. Which of the following objects will Old Ben allegedly never cross paths with?

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