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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Ma Baxter's opinion of the Forrester family?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Envy.

2. Which of the following words might Jody use to describe his day in the woods in the opening chapter?
(a) Terrible.
(b) Average.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Frustrating

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?
(a) Her good looks.
(b) Her clean home.
(c) Her sewing abilities.
(d) Her cooking.

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

5. How deep is the Baxter family's sinkhole?
(a) 100 feet.
(b) 300 feet.
(c) 230 feet.
(d) 60 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Lem Forrester's sweetheart?

2. Which character says that they would like a chance to "whup that bear"?

3. Why does Penny encourage Jody to return the small fish that he caught back into the water?

4. What unusual animal does the Baxter family have drying in their smoke house?

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

(see the answer key)

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