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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unusual animal does the Baxter family have drying in their smoke house?
(a) Toad.
(b) Snake.
(c) Turtle.
(d) Alligator.

2. Where has Oliver Hutto been living, before he returns to Grandma Hutto's home?
(a) On a small island.
(b) Out at sea.
(c) In the desert.
(d) Deep in the woods.

3. What animal from the Baxter family farm was killed by Old Slewfoot?
(a) A horse.
(b) A pig.
(c) A cow.
(d) A chicken.

4. Why does Penny encourage Jody to return the small fish that he caught back into the water?
(a) Because the fish had a small rash spreading over its scales.
(b) To teach him that you should never take more than what you need from nature.
(c) Because the small fish wasn't large enough to feed their family.
(d) Because the small fish was poisonous.

5. What does Lem Forrester trade to Penny in exchange for the fiest?
(a) An animal pelt.
(b) A gun.
(c) Bullets.
(d) A sack of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Oliver gets into a fight, how many of the Forrester men does he fight at once?

2. Penny and Jody see a type of "dancing" bird while they are out fishing. What type of bird is it?

3. When Jody sees that his mother is in a bad mood, on what does he compliment her in an attempt to cheer her mood?

4. How long does Penny say Julia must mend before she will be well enough to hunt Old Slewfoot again?

5. Who is injured during the first hunt of Old Slewfoot?

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