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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Flag matures, how does Penny feel about him?
(a) He is growing apathetic toward the yearling.
(b) He is growing to love the yearling.
(c) He is growing to fear the yearling.
(d) He is growing to resent the yearling.

2. How do the Baxters carry the body of Old Slewfoot back to their home?
(a) They carry his body over their shoulders.
(b) They only carry his body as far as Fort Gates.
(c) The Forresters arrive to help them.
(d) They float him on a boat lent from Nellie Ginright.

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

4. 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 hate.
(b) Filled with terror.
(c) Filled with hope.
(d) Filled with awe.

5. While searching the woods, what animal do the men discover has migrated north?
(a) The panthers.
(b) The bears.
(c) The deer.
(d) The squirrels.

6. When does Penny assume that Flag will grow his horns?
(a) In the coming summer.
(b) In the coming fall.
(c) In the coming spring.
(d) In the coming winter.

7. Why was Penny forced into bed for three days following the return of Old Slewfoot?
(a) He had a fever.
(b) He was bitten by the bear.
(c) He caught the plague.
(d) He accidentally shot his own leg.

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

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

10. After Christmas, what is Jody's main winter chore?
(a) Skinning the deer.
(b) Planting the fields.
(c) Churning milk into butter.
(d) Chopping wood.

11. How does Jody know that Flag has been eating the family's corn crop?
(a) Ma swears that she saw Flag with an ear of corn in his mouth.
(b) He recognizes Flag's tracks in the dirt.
(c) He smells the corn on Flag's breath.
(d) He sees Flag eating the crop.

12. Who shoots the final shot that kills Flag?
(a) Jody.
(b) Buck Forrester.
(c) Ma.
(d) Penny.

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

14. Before Jody plans to leave, what statement does he repeat over and over to himself?
(a) "I am a killer."
(b) "Flag's dead."
(c) "I am a man."
(d) "I am alone."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During what month of the year does Penny begin all his planting for the upcoming harvest?

2. 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?

3. During their planting for the upcoming harvest, what seed is Jody assigned to replant, a task that he takes his time with?

4. How does Jody plan to get to Boston?

5. Why don't Penny and Jody follow Old Slewfoot when they see him crossing the river?

(see the answer keys)

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