ROUND 1: STORY FACTS
Name the main boy in the story.
Jody
Who helped Jody ride to the forest?
Mill-wheel
“Old Death has gone thieving elsewhere.”
What does this sentence mean?
Penny is safe now
Why did Jody feel sad for the fawn?
Its mother was dead
Where did Jody find the fawn?
In the forest
Name Jody’s father.
Penny Baxter
Name Jody’s mother.
Ma Baxter
“Boy, you’ve got me hemmed in.”
What does “hemmed in” mean here?
Unable to say no
Why did Jody want to bring the fawn home?
To save it from hunger
How did Jody carry the fawn?
In his arms
Which animal bit Penny?
A Rattle Snake
Who is the doctor in the story?
Doc Wilson
“The fawn was quivering.”
What does “quivering” mean?
Shaking slightly
Why did Penny allow Jody to take the fawn?
The doe saved his life
What did the fawn drink?
Milk
What baby animal does Jody find?
Fawn
Who allowed Jody to bring the fawn home?
Penny Baxter
“It seemed to him that he walked without effort.”
How did Jody feel?
Very happy and excited
Why did Jody go alone into the forest?
He wanted to search alone
How did Jody help the fawn drink milk?
Using his fingers
Which animal was killed to save Penny?
Doe
Who went with Jody to search for the fawn?
Mill-wheel
“The fawn balked and refused to climb.”
What does “balked” mean?
Refused to move
Why was the fawn alone?
Its mother was killed
Where did Jody take the fawn first?
Penny’s room