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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day that Jody returns from the Forrester's home, what meat does Penny have cooking in the smokehouse?

2. While walking through the woods, what animal does Penny note is stuck in the same place of life as he is?

3. Who is watching over Jody when he awakens from the fistfight?

4. At what time must Jody finish all of his chores before he is allowed to visit Fodder Wing?

5. How many dogs does the Baxter family own?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Baxter family's limestone sinkhole divided?

2. While Penny and Jody are hunting for Grandma Hutto, a buck is killed. Describe both Jody's and Penny's roles in the buck's death.

3. After the fistfight, what does Oliver ask of Jody, and what is Jody's response?

4. What happens during Fodder Wing's burial service?

5. What happens when Jody goes swimming at Grandma Hutto's house?

6. How is Julia injured by Old Slewfoot?

7. What does Fodder Wing tell Jody about the magnolia tree, and what is Jody's reaction?

8. How did Fodder Wing earn his nickname, and what was the result of his accident?

9. After living through the fistfight, what does Jody realize about Oliver Hutto?

10. What does Jody do in the middle of the night after Old Slewfoot has been killed and everyone has fallen asleep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Buck Forrester enters the Baxter family's life as a beacon of light. Gradually, as the novel progresses, that light begins to fade. Describe how Buck Forrester functions as a beacon of light and explain how the changing character of Buck Forrester signals to the reader that darkness is quickly approaching the Baxter family.

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, Jody experiences two major losses: the death of Fodder Wing and the death of Flag. Describe how each death affected Jody's character and how each death propelled him toward his maturation into manhood.

Essay Topic 3

After Flag's death, Jody decides that running away from his family is the best option.

Part 1.) Describe Jody's plans to run away and how he will execute those plans.

Part 2.) Explain the emotions that Jody felt when he was running away and his motivations for wanting to leave his family behind.

Part 3.) Describe the lessons that Jody learned while he was on the run and what his conclusions about life with his family were.

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