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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody express himself when he tells his father about his insights into nature?
(a) He finds that his father is not interested in what he has to say.
(b) He finds that he cannot properly express himself.
(c) He finds that he is able to express himself eloquently.
(d) He has no interest in telling his father what he thinks about nature.

2. How do the Baxters carry the body of Old Slewfoot back to their home?
(a) The Forresters arrive to help them.
(b) They carry his body over their shoulders.
(c) They only carry his body as far as Fort Gates.
(d) They float him on a boat lent from Nellie Ginright.

3. Who is Nellie Ginright?
(a) A female scientist studying the behaviors of bears.
(b) Ma Baxter's best friend.
(c) The town's school teacher.
(d) Penny's old girlfriend.

4. Penny and Jody come across what animals swinging in a sapling tree?
(a) Bear cubs.
(b) Chipmunks.
(c) Gophers.
(d) Squirrels

5. What do the Forresters do to the Huttos in retaliation for Oliver's wedding to Twink?
(a) They steal all the family's food supply for the winter.
(b) They kidnap Grandma Hutto for ransom.
(c) They kill Oliver and Twink.
(d) They burn down Grandma Hutto's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jody whittle for his father's Christmas gift?

2. When Jody realizes that a bear or raccoon may not be a good option for a pet, what does he ask his mother for instead?

3. Who is with Jody when he thinks he sees the helmeted Spaniard?

4. After the encounter with the Spaniard, what type of animal does Jody watch feeding its young?

5. Why don't Penny and Jody follow Old Slewfoot when they see him crossing the river?

(see the answer key)

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