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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jody wish for a hurricane?
(a) Because he has fond memories of rain.
(b) Because he doesn't know what a hurricane is.
(c) Because their fields are completely parched of water.
(d) Because he is angry at his father and wishes the crops to be ruined.

2. Which of the following words is used to describe the color of Jody's hair?
(a) Fire.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Straw.
(d) Dirt.

3. From which character did Penny earn the nickname "Leetle ol' Penny Baxter"?
(a) Buck Forrester.
(b) Ora Baxter.
(c) Lem Forrester.
(d) Oliver Hutto.

4. When the Baxter hogs were returned, what was included as a supposed peace offering?
(a) A gaggle of geese.
(b) An extra sow.
(c) A blue ribbon calf.
(d) A mule.

5. Who does Oliver leave the dinner table to visit, infuriating Jody?
(a) Mr. Boyles.
(b) Fodder Wing.
(c) Twink.
(d) Lem Forrester.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character leaves a note posted to his door stating that he has migrated to the ocean and plans to stay drunk for the duration of the storm?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the lunchtime meal that Jody and his father eat at the Forrester home?

3. In September, why do the bears begin killing the palmettos?

4. What bird does Penny notice has survived the plague?

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

(see the answer key)

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