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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nellie Ginright?
(a) A female scientist studying the behaviors of bears.
(b) The town's school teacher.
(c) Ma Baxter's best friend.
(d) Penny's old girlfriend.

2. What is the name of Grandma Hutto's little white dog?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Fluff.
(c) Fuzzy.
(d) Twink.

3. What is the name of the city where Grandma Hutto lives?
(a) Volusia.
(b) Shollup.
(c) Transia.
(d) Crankia.

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

5. When Jody realizes that a bear or raccoon may not be a good option for a pet, what does he ask his mother for instead?
(a) A trout.
(b) A fawn.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A kitten.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Jody watches the animal with its young, what does he realize about nature?

3. What do the Forresters do to the Huttos in retaliation for Oliver's wedding to Twink?

4. Who is with Jody when he thinks he sees the helmeted Spaniard?

5. After the encounter with the Spaniard, what type of animal does Jody watch feeding its young?

(see the answer key)

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