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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Baxter men called to hunt with the Forresters after they initially declined?
(a) Because the Forresters weren't able to build traps that could contain the wolves.
(b) Because the poisoning didn't kill all of the wolves.
(c) Because the wolves are growing in numbers.
(d) Because the wolves retaliated and killed one of the Forrester men.

2. What type of animal do the Baxter men witness dying when they return for their cured swamp grass?
(a) A buck.
(b) A moose.
(c) A wildcat.
(d) A bear.

3. What does Jody whittle for his father's Christmas gift?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A figurine.
(c) A bowl.
(d) A knife.

4. Where is Jody meant to get the supplies for the fence around the corn crop?
(a) From the Forrester's yard.
(b) From Mr. Boyle's general store.
(c) From Grandma Hutto's home.
(d) From the scrub.

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

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

7. What name does Ma use to refer to Twink?
(a) Chiquita.
(b) Chambawamba.
(c) ChaCha.
(d) Chippendale.

8. Why doesn't Old Julia follow the yearling tracks that Penny finds in the woods?
(a) Because they are Flag's tracks.
(b) Because the Baxters are no longer hunting deer.
(c) Because she can smell bears in the distance.
(d) Because she is getting too old to hunt.

9. When Jody and Flag return home after searching for help in Flag's fate, where do the pair spend the night?
(a) Deep in the woods.
(b) Out on the porch.
(c) In Jody's bed.
(d) In the horse stall.

10. How many times does Jody look back to see Flag's dead body?
(a) Twice.
(b) Once.
(c) He never looks back.
(d) More times that Jody can count.

11. How many days does it take Jody to build the fence?
(a) Twenty-one days.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Thirty days.

12. When Penny and Jody finally arrive at Grandma Hutto's home, which of the following adjectives best describes the conversation between Ma Baxter and Grandma Hutto?
(a) Intense.
(b) Infuriating.
(c) Icy.
(d) Illogical.

13. Which of the following best describes the meat that Old Slewfoot's body produced?
(a) Stringy.
(b) Fatty.
(c) Tasty.
(d) Bitter.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After their second calf is killed by Old Slewfoot, which of the following best describes the atmosphere as Penny and Jody hunt the bear?

2. What is Jody afraid of when he sees that the corn he planted is beginning to germinate?

3. What does Jody make from the bright red Cherokee beans that he finds in the woods?

4. Where does Jody hope to sell Flag to keep him away from his father's gun?

5. What interesting thing does Penny witness a maimed wolf doing on his property?

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