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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 does Penny believe the plague was spread?
(a) Through the polluted soil.
(b) In the swamp.
(c) Through their watering hole.
(d) In the air.

2. What bird does Penny notice has survived the plague?
(a) Chickens
(b) Wild turkeys.
(c) Pheasants.
(d) Quails.

3. 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?
(a) Lem Forrester.
(b) Oliver Hutto.
(c) Doc Wilson.
(d) Fodder Wing Forrester.

4. What animal comes sniffing around the camp where the men sleep, enticed by the smell of cooking meat?
(a) An alligator.
(b) A wild dog.
(c) A panther.
(d) A bear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Forrester men suggest they get rid of the invading wolves?

2. How big is the alligator that Penny hunts down by the watering hole and plans to smoke for dog food?

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

4. Why have the Forrester brothers traveled to Kentucky at the time Flag reaches his fate?

5. Who does Jody plan to enlist as a partner to save Flag from his fate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Penny propose that they get the fabric Ma requested for her Christmas dress?

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

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

4. What are Jody's final thoughts at the close of the novel?

5. How is Penny injured while he is trying to uproot a tree trunk?

6. What happens during the middle of the night, prompting Ma Baxter to ban Flag from entering the house?

7. How is Penny coping with his groin injury at the time of Flag's bad behavior?

8. Why do Penny and Jody return to Mullet Prairie?

9. Describe the events directly contributing to Flag's death.

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

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