This is Jody’s Fawn

Easy (15)

1. What animal bit Jody's father, Penny?
   • Wolf
   • Bear
   • Rattlesnake (correct)
   • Tiger

   Why: Jody's father was bitten by a rattlesnake, which necessitated killing a doe to save him.

2. What did Jody's father use from the doe to draw out the poison?
   • Skin and bones
   • Heart and liver (correct)
   • Blood and fur
   • Eyes and tongue

   Why: Penny used the doe's heart and liver to extract the snake's poison.

3. What was Jody worried about after the doe was killed?
   • His father's recovery
   • The little fawn left without a mother (correct)
   • Finding another doe
   • The rattlesnake returning

   Why: Jody's main concern was the orphaned fawn, left alone after its mother was killed.

4. Who did Jody ask for permission to go and find the fawn?
   • Doc Wilson
   • Mill-wheel
   • His father, Penny (correct)
   • His mother

   Why: Jody first approached his father, Penny, to ask for permission to find the fawn.

5. What reason did Jody give his father for wanting to raise the fawn?
   • He was bored at home.
   • He was a big boy now and didn't need to drink milk. (correct)
   • He wanted a new pet.
   • He wanted to impress Mill-wheel.

   Why: Jody argued he was old enough not to drink milk, implying the fawn could have it.

6. Who offered to ride with Jody to help him find the fawn?
   • Doc Wilson
   • Ma Baxter
   • Mill-wheel (correct)
   • Penny

   Why: Mill-wheel volunteered to accompany Jody on his search for the fawn.

7. How did Jody know the fawn was a male?
   • Its size
   • Its bleating sound
   • The spots were all in a line (correct)
   • Its mother told him

   Why: Jody recalled his father's teaching that a male fawn has spots in a line.

8. What did Jody throw at the buzzards to scare them away from the doe's carcass?
   • A stone
   • His hat
   • A bough (correct)
   • His shoe

   Why: Jody used a bough (tree branch) to chase away the buzzards.

9. Jody's father, Penny, was bitten by a rattlesnake.

   Why: This statement is true; a rattlesnake bite was the cause of Penny's illness.

10. Jody's mother was immediately happy about bringing the fawn home.

    Why: Jody's mother was initially hesitant and gasped when she heard about the fawn.

11. Jody wanted Mill-wheel to stay with him the entire time he searched for the fawn.

    Why: Jody wanted to be alone to avoid showing disappointment or to cherish the secret meeting.

12. Jody's father said it would be __________ to leave the fawn to starve.

    Why: Penny felt it would be ungrateful to let the fawn starve after using its mother.

13. Jody found the fawn in a __________ under the oaks.

    Why: He found the fawn in the clearing where the doe had been killed.

14. Identify the animal that bit Jody's father.
    • A
    • B (correct)
    • C
    • D

    Why: Image B depicts a rattlesnake, the animal that bit Jody's father.

15. Which image represents the animal Jody is trying to find?
    • A
    • B (correct)
    • C
    • D

    Why: Image B shows a young deer, which is a fawn, the animal Jody sought.

Medium (15)

1. Why did Jody's father say, 'Old Death has gone thieving elsewhere'?
   • He was joking with Jody.
   • He felt he had narrowly escaped death. (correct)
   • He believed the rattlesnake had died.
   • He was referring to the doe's death.

   Why: Penny meant he had almost died but was now recovering, implying death had passed him by.

2. What made Jody's mother reluctantly agree to let him bring the fawn home?
   • Jody promised to do all the chores.
   • Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel supported Jody's idea. (correct)
   • Penny threatened to leave if she didn't agree.
   • She suddenly felt pity for the fawn.

   Why: The combined support from Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel swayed Jody's mother.

3. Why did Jody want Mill-wheel to leave him alone in the scrub?
   • He wanted to prove his independence.
   • He feared Mill-wheel would scare the fawn away.
   • He wanted to experience the moment of finding the fawn alone, or hide his disappointment if he didn't. (correct)
   • He thought Mill-wheel was too slow.

   Why: Jody desired a private moment with the fawn, whether in joy or disappointment.

4. What immediate action did Jody take when he found the fawn quivering?
   • He tried to feed it leaves.
   • He whispered, 'It’s me,' and gently touched its neck. (correct)
   • He immediately picked it up and started walking.
   • He called out for Mill-wheel.

   Why: Jody spoke softly and gently touched the fawn to reassure it.

5. Match the character with their role/action.

   Why: Each character played a distinct role in the story's progression.

6. Match the animal with its characteristic mentioned in the story.

   Why: Each animal is linked to a specific event or description in the narrative.

7. Match the location with the event that occurred there.

   Why: These locations are significant to key moments in Jody's journey.

8. Match the feeling/emotion with the character who experienced it.

   Why: These emotions are central to the characters' motivations and reactions.

9. The fawn's legs were surprisingly __________ and Jody had to hoist it high under his arm.

   Why: The fawn's legs were described as surprisingly long, making it difficult to carry.

10. Jody's heart thumped with the marvel of the fawn's __________ of him.

    Why: Jody was thrilled by the fawn's acceptance of his presence and touch.

11. Jody dipped his fingers in the milk and thrust them into the fawn's soft wet __________.

    Why: Jody used his fingers to help the fawn drink milk from the gourd.

12. Arrange the events in the order they occurred in the story.

    Why: The sequence follows the main plot points from the snake bite to feeding the fawn.

13. Sequence Jody's actions after finding the fawn.

    Why: This sequence details Jody's gentle handling and transport of the fawn.

14. Which part of the fawn is Jody touching in the image?
    • A
    • B (correct)
    • C
    • D

    Why: Jody is shown gently stroking the fawn's neck, as described in the text.

15. The image shows Jody trying to feed the fawn. Which method is he using?
    • A (Bottle feeding)
    • B (Using a spoon)
    • C (Dipping fingers in milk) (correct)
    • D (Directly from a bowl)

    Why: Jody dipped his fingers in milk and put them in the fawn's mouth to help it drink.

Hard (10)

1. Assertion (A): Jody was light-headed with joy after the fawn started following him. Reason (R): He had successfully gained the fawn's trust and it was willing to belong to him.

   Why: Jody's joy stemmed from the fawn's acceptance and willingness to follow him.

2. Assertion (A): Jody's mother initially reacted with surprise and hesitation when told about bringing the fawn home. Reason (R): She was concerned about the practicalities of feeding and raising a wild animal, especially given their limited resources.

   Why: Her hesitation was due to the challenge of providing for the fawn.

3. Assertion (A): Penny allowed Jody to go find the fawn because he felt it was ungrateful to leave it to starve. Reason (R): Penny believed that since the doe saved his life, they owed it to the fawn to care for it.

   Why: Penny's decision was driven by gratitude and a sense of moral obligation towards the fawn.

4. Jody is trying to carry the fawn through a thicket. He finds it difficult because the fawn's legs get caught in the bushes, and he struggles to lift his own legs freely. He also tries to shield the fawn's face from prickly vines. Despite the physical challenges, his heart thumps with the marvel of the fawn's acceptance of him. What does this scenario primarily reveal about Jody's character?
   • He is physically very strong and resilient.
   • He is determined and deeply compassionate, prioritizing the fawn's well-being over his own comfort. (correct)
   • He is reckless and often puts himself in danger.
   • He is inexperienced in handling wild animals.

   Why: Jody's actions highlight his strong determination and compassion for the fawn.

5. Consider the conversation between Jody and his father, Penny, about bringing the fawn home. Penny initially hesitates, stating, 'Boy, you’ve got me hemmed in.' However, he eventually agrees, saying, 'Son, I can’t say ‘No’ to you. I never thought I’d live to see another day.' What is the most significant factor that ultimately sways Penny's decision?
   • Jody's argument that he no longer needed milk.
   • Penny's deep sense of gratitude towards the doe for saving his life. (correct)
   • The fear of Jody being disappointed if he didn't agree.
   • His wife's eventual agreement to the plan.

   Why: Penny's gratitude for his life, saved by the doe, was the primary reason for his consent.

6. Jody is trying to feed the fawn milk from a gourd, but it butts the gourd and cannot drink. He then dips his fingers in the milk and puts them into the fawn's mouth, which it sucks greedily. He slowly lowers his fingers into the milk, and the fawn continues to suck, closing its eyes dreamily. This process brings Jody ecstasy. What does this interaction primarily highlight about Jody's approach to caring for the fawn?
   • His frustration with the fawn's inability to adapt.
   • His quick thinking, patience, and tender care for the animal. (correct)
   • His reliance on his father's advice for animal care.
   • His desire to show off his animal handling skills.

   Why: Jody's actions demonstrate his resourcefulness, patience, and gentle nature in caring for the fawn.

7. Which image best represents the 'scrub' Jody describes as 'very thick for a horse'?
   • A
   • B (correct)
   • C
   • D

   Why: Image B shows dense, low-lying vegetation typical of a thick scrubland, difficult for a horse.

8. Which image illustrates the concept of 'carrion birds' as mentioned in the story?
   • A
   • B
   • C (correct)
   • D

   Why: Image C shows buzzards, which are carrion birds, gathered around a carcass.

9. Which two of the following statements are true regarding Jody's journey home with the fawn?
   • Jody carried the fawn continuously without stopping.
   • The fawn initially balked at climbing the steps into the house. (correct)
   • Jody was wet with sweat, but a light breeze cooled him. (correct)
   • The fawn followed him immediately without any coaxing.

   Why: Jody stopped to rest and the fawn hesitated at the steps, but he was cooled by a breeze.

10. Which two of the following statements accurately reflect Doc Wilson's and Penny's perspectives on the fawn?
    • Doc Wilson believed that one should always pay for what one receives. (correct)
    • Penny was primarily concerned about the financial burden of raising the fawn.
    • Doc Wilson thought Jody was being overly sentimental.
    • Penny felt a strong moral obligation to the fawn because its mother saved him. (correct)

    Why: Doc Wilson emphasized reciprocity, while Penny felt a moral debt to the fawn.