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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. In a rare moment of affection, what does Jody say to his mother before he leaves to hunt with the Forrester men?

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

3. After Christmas, how often do the Forrester brothers ride past the Baxter farm.

4. During a fight, what does Ma Baxter state that Penny's heart is made of?

5. Before Jody plans to leave, what statement does he repeat over and over to himself?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How can Jody tell that Flag is beginning to mature into a buck?

3. According to Penny, why is it necessary to lie to Oliver Hutto about the origins of Grandma Hutto's house fire, and what is Ma Baxter's response to the explanation?

4. Why doesn't Penny want to hunt the wolves with the Forrester family?

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

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

7. What prompts Jody to change his opinion of Twink?

8. How does Jody know that Flag is maturing in the yearling phase of his life?

9. Why are the Baxter and Forrester men glad that Fodder Wing is not alive to prowl the woods with them?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the novel progresses, Jody's relationship to the animals in the woods changes. Define three different relationships that Jody has with animals in his woods and describe the ways that Jody's relationship with those animals changes as his character matures.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, there are many times that the Baxters lose their animals and crops. Choose two instances in which the Baxters were set back in their profits. Describe each instance and explain how this loss affected the Baxters directly.

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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