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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What crop does Penny spend much time planning to plant in early March?
(a) Sweet potatoes.
(b) Corn.
(c) Onions.
(d) Beets.

3. When Jody is forced to pen Flag, what does he use to construct the cage?
(a) Old fences.
(b) Old tree limbs.
(c) Old railroad tracks.
(d) Old siding from the cabin.

4. Why does the Baxter family decide to slaughter their pigs before they are fattened?
(a) So that they won't catch the plague.
(b) Because they can no longer afford the pigs' feed.
(c) Because the family is starving.
(d) So that the bears cannot eat them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says, "It grieves me..." to see that Jody is growing up so fast?

2. What scarce food source does Flag begin to steal and eat from the family?

3. How do the Baxters carry the body of Old Slewfoot back to their home?

4. What does Ma call the Forrester boys after the lie to Oliver Hutto?

5. What does Jody whittle for his father's Christmas gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the response to Oliver Hutto and Twink's return from the steamship?

2. What is the response to Jody's ability at planting the tobacco seeds?

3. How does Jody build the fence that protects the corn crops from Flag?

4. After Flag dies, how does Jody plan to escape to Boston?

5. At the end of winter, how does the family feel about Old Slewfoot's meat?

6. What happens when Jody is asked to pen Flag?

7. What happens to make the Baxter family realize that Old Slewfoot has returned?

8. While hunting for the wolves, why do Penny and Lem get into a fight over a buck?

9. After hunting the wolves in the woods, why must Penny put all his trust in Buck Forrester?

10. Why does Buck Forrester keep the hide of Old Slewfoot, and what is the reaction to his plan?

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