2. At the end of the novel, what does Jody realize is the only thing that can bring him comfort?
(a) His mother.
(b) His own death.
(c) His father.
(d) His future.

3. What is the name of the plague that is sweeping through the woods?
(a) Black Plague.
(b) Black Death.
(c) Black Tongue.
(d) Black Widow.

4. In what month does the Baxter family experience their first frost of the year?
(a) November.
(b) September.
(c) March.
(d) January.

5. Why does Penny explain that it was necessary to lie to Oliver Hutto?
(a) Because the Forresters hadn't really done anything wrong.
(b) Because the Forresters would have lied to the judges.
(c) Because Oliver would never have believed the truth.
(d) Because the Forresters would never be convicted of their crime.

6. What is Jody afraid of when he sees that the corn he planted is beginning to germinate?
(a) That Flag will eat the new crop.
(b) That another animal will eat the new crop, and Ma will accuse Flag.
(c) That the Forresters will come and steal the newly planted corn.
(d) That the corn will not take and will therefore be a loss.

7. In September, why do the bears begin killing the palmettos?
(a) Because they don't have any other food supply.
(b) Because the palmettos are encroaching on bear territory.
(c) Because the palmettos are the most delicious food for a bear.
(d) Because the Baxter family is using the palmettos as bait.

8. Which of the following adjectives does Penny use to describe Jody's hunting skills down by the watering hole?
(a) Ferocious.
(b) Noble.
(c) Feeble.
(d) Manly.

9. What animal has been spit up from the river and now covers the ground in the woods?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Fish.
(c) Toads.
(d) Frogs.

10. After their second calf is killed by Old Slewfoot, which of the following best describes the atmosphere as Penny and Jody hunt the bear?
(a) Filled with terror.
(b) Filled with hate.
(c) Filled with hope.
(d) Filled with awe.

11. Which character says, "It grieves me..." to see that Jody is growing up so fast?
(a) Ma Baxter.
(b) Penny Baxter.
(c) Lem Forrester.
(d) Buck Forester.

12. How big is the alligator that Penny hunts down by the watering hole and plans to smoke for dog food?
(a) Three feet long.
(b) Eight feet long.
(c) Fifteen feet long.
(d) Twelve feet long.

13. When the storm arrives, how many days does it last?
(a) Two days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

14. What part of his body does Penny strain while attempting to uproot a tree stump?
(a) His back.
(b) His groin.
(c) His shoulder.
(d) His neck.

15. How many wolves invade the Baxter family farm?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three dozen.
(d) One dozen.