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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. What animal do the Baxter and Forrester men trap and plan to sell on the coast for a hefty profit?

2. What is the name of the plague that is sweeping through the woods?

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

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

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as covering the ground in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Jody and Penny witness the maimed wolf doing on their land, and what is their response?

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

5. What plan does Jody concoct to try to save Flag from being shot?

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

7. What happens to the Baxter family's crops during the seven-day storm?

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, both of Jody's parents have very different parenting styles and opinions about Jody's childhood. Briefly describe the way that each of Jody's parents raised him and what effect both of their parenting styles had in shaping his character as he matured.

Essay Topic 2

In the middle of the novel, there is a flood that overtakes the Baxter's land.

Part 1.) Describe the effects that the flood had on the land surrounding the Baxter's farm.

Part 2.) Describe the ways that the Baxter family was directly affected by the flood's damages.

Part 3.) Explain how the Baxter family survived in the months following the flood's damages.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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