15 Questions
What did Jody's father use to draw out the poison from the rattlesnake bite?
A doe's heart and liver
What did Jody wonder about after his father had been bitten by the rattlesnake?
What will happen to the little fawn left without a mother
What does 'dilated' mean in the context of the story?
Enlarged
What does 'a close shave' mean in the story?
A narrow escape
What did Jody's father say about Old Death?
Old Death has gone thieving elsewhere
What did Jody hold in his dreams according to the text?
The little fawn
What did the doe do to save Penny's life?
Used its liver to draw out the poison
Why does Jody want to bring the fawn home?
To raise it and take care of it
What makes Jody unwilling to have Mill-wheel with him while searching for the fawn?
He wants to keep his disappointment private if the fawn is not found
How did Jody know that the fawn is a male?
The spots on its body were all in a line
What did Mill-wheel say he would do to help Jody find the fawn?
Ride back with Jody and search from horseback
What does Doc Wilson affirm about Jody and his father's decision regarding the fawn?
It was right and justified
Why does Jody say it won't take much to raise the fawn?
Because fawns can soon start eating leaves and acorns
What does Penny mean when he says, 'Boy, you’ve got me hemmed in'?
'You've put me in a difficult situation.'
'Nothing in the world comes quite free.' What does this statement imply?
Nothing is truly without cost.
Study Notes
Rattlesnake Incident
- Jody's father used a sucked-out rag to draw out the poison from the rattlesnake bite.
Jody's Concerns
- After his father was bitten by the rattlesnake, Jody wondered if his father would die.
Medical Terms
- 'Dilated' means enlarged or widened, referring to Jody's father's pupils after the snake bite.
Idioms
- 'A close shave' means a narrow escape or a close call, used to describe Jody's father's survival from the snake bite.
Old Death
- Jody's father said that Old Death, the rattlesnake, was a sneaky and deadly creature.
Jody's Dreams
- Jody held the fawn in his dreams, indicating his strong desire to care for it.
Doe's Sacrifice
- The doe sacrificed her life to save Penny's life by distracting the rattlesnake.
Jody's Motivations
- Jody wants to bring the fawn home because he wants to care for it and keep it as a pet.
Searching for the Fawn
- Jody doesn't want Mill-wheel to come with him while searching for the fawn because Mill-wheel might scare the fawn away.
Fawn's Gender
- Jody knew the fawn was a male because it had spikes, indicating it was a buck fawn.
Mill-wheel's Help
- Mill-wheel offered to help Jody find the fawn by searching on the other side of the river.
Doc Wilson's Approval
- Doc Wilson agreed with Jody and his father's decision to care for the fawn, saying it was a good idea.
Raising the Fawn
- Jody believes it won't take much to raise the fawn because he's willing to care for it and has experience with animals.
Penny's Warning
- When Penny says, 'Boy, you've got me hemmed in', he means Jody has convinced him to agree with his decision to care for the fawn.
Nothing Comes Free
- The statement 'Nothing in the world comes quite free' implies that every action or decision has consequences or responsibilities attached to it.
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