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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the Baxter family own a well?
(a) Because Ma thinks that wells are unclean.
(b) Because they didn't like the taste of well water.
(c) Because they can't afford the labor to dig one.
(d) Because wells haven't been invented yet.

2. Penny and Jody see a type of "dancing" bird while they are out fishing. What type of bird is it?
(a) Owl.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Crane.

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

4. What alcoholic beverage do all but Jody drink at the Forrester home?
(a) Black whiskey.
(b) Malt beer.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Grape wine.

5. What does Jody create with palm fronds in the woods?
(a) A flutter-boat.
(b) A flutter-mill.
(c) A flutter-wand.
(d) A flutter-bed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many times does Penny's gun misfire, missing the bear that he is hunting?

3. When Jody is sick in bed, what is Ma worried will kill him if not properly treated?

4. How deep is the Baxter family's sinkhole?

5. While walking through the woods, what animal does Penny note is stuck in the same place of life as he is?

(see the answer key)

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