127 Questions
He picked it up and went to his father. Penny lay with closed eyes. Jody called, “Pa. Look.” Penny turned his head. Jody stood beside him, the ______ clutched hard against him. It seemed to Penny that the boy’s eyes were as bright as the ______’s. He said, “I’m glad you found him.”
fawn
The ______ wobbled after him. A pan of morning’s milk stood in the kitchen safe. The cream had risen on it. He skimmed the cream into a jug.
fawn
Jody asks his mother for ______ to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
permission
Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the ______, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
fawn
Jody becomes hesitant about having ______ with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
Mill-wheel
Jody finds the fawn in a ______, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
clearing
Jody carries the fawn through the ______, hoping it will follow him home
thicket
The fawn cries ______ but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
piteously
Match the characters with their actions:
Jody = Wants to raise the fawn as his own Penny = Survives a snakebite The doe = Saves Penny from a snakebite Ma = Allows Jody to bring back the fawn
Match the following with their role in the story:
The fawn = Becomes a symbol of hope and new beginnings Old Death = Represents danger and uncertainty The milk = Becomes a source of comfort for the fawn The rain = Brings fresh greenery and life to the surroundings
Match the following with their emotions or feelings:
Jody = Excitement and anxiety when searching for the fawn Penny = Pride and gratitude towards Jody The fawn = Initially scared, then comforted and attached to Jody Ma = Concern and understanding towards Jody's request
Match the following with their physical actions:
Jody = Carries the fawn through the woods Penny = Lies at rest on the table The fawn = Sucks greedily when fed milk Ma = Gives permission for Jody to find the fawn
Match the following with their thoughts or concerns:
Jody = Worries about the fawn being hungry and scared Penny = Considers the implications of raising the fawn The doe = Leaves a lasting impact on Penny Ma = Supports Jody's desire to care for the fawn
Match the following with their statements:
Jody = Asks for permission to find the fawn Penny = Expresses pride and gratitude towards Jody The doe = Saves Penny from a snakebite Ma = Agrees to let Jody bring back the fawn
Match the following actions with the characters from the text:
Jody carries the fawn through the area, hoping it will follow him home = Jody Penny lay with closed eyes. Jody called, “Pa. Look.” Penny turned his head. Jody stood beside him, the fawn clutched hard against him. It seemed to Penny that the boy’s eyes were as bright as the fawn’s. He said, “I’m glad you found him.” = Penny He poured milk into a small gourd. He held it out to the fawn. It butted it suddenly, smelling the milk. He saved it precariously from spilling over the floor. It could make nothing of the milk in the gourd. He dipped his fingers in the milk and thrust them into the fawn’s soft wet mouth. It sucked greedily. When he withdrew them, it bleated frantically and butted him. He dipped his fingers again and as the fawn sucked, he lowered them slowly into the milk. The fawn blew an sucked and snorted. It stamped its small hoofs impatiently. = Jody with the fawn The fawn wobbled after him. A pan of morning’s milk stood in the kitchen safe. The cream had risen on it. He skimmed the cream into a jug. = The fawn wobbled after Jody in the kitchen
Match the following emotions with the characters from the text:
Jody becomes hesitant about having Penny with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private = Jody Penny said, “I’m proud of you, boy, the way you kept your head and did what was right.” = Penny It was ecstasy to feel its tongue against his hand. Its small tail flicked back and forth. = Jody with the fawn Penny lay with closed eyes. His eyes were open and clear = Penny
Match the following events with the text:
Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety = Jody Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state = Jody Old Death has gone thieving elsewhere. But wasn’t it a close thing. = Old Death Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite = Jody
Match the following outcomes with the text:
The fawn cries out but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own = The fawn He had held it, in his dreams, in his sleep = Jody The last of the milk vanished in a swirl of foam and gurgling. = The milk It won’t take much to raise it, Pa. It’ll soon start eating leaves and grass. = The fawn
Match the following characters with their actions in 'The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn'
Jody = Finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel = Support Jody's decision to find the fawn
Match the following emotions/actions with Jody's interactions with the fawn in 'The Yearling'
Jody = Becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
Match the following descriptions with the fawn's behavior in 'The Yearling'
The fawn = Follows Jody, becoming his own
Match the following themes with their portrayal in 'The Yearling'
The text = Captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn The story = Portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships Jody's journey with the fawn = Highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection Jody's joy and determination = Are evident as he carries the fawn home
Match the following characters with their support for Jody in 'The Yearling'
Jody's mother = Gives permission to bring back the fawn to save his father from snakebite Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel = Support Jody's decision to find the fawn Penny = Expresses pride in Jody's actions Jody = Carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
Match the following actions with their impact on Jody in 'The Yearling'
Jody's journey with the fawn = Highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection Jody's interactions with the fawn = Evoke a mix of excitement and anxiety Jody's decision to find the fawn = Driven by his determination to protect and care for the fawn The fawn's behavior = Crying piteously but eventually deciding to follow Jody
Explain Jody's motivation for wanting to bring back the fawn and his initial feelings about the task.
Jody wanted to bring back the fawn to save his father from snakebite. Initially, he felt a mix of excitement and anxiety about the task.
Describe Jody's emotional connection with the fawn when he finds it in the clearing.
Jody becomes overcome with emotion and feels a deep connection with the weakened fawn.
How does the fawn's behavior change as it follows Jody home?
The fawn initially cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own.
Discuss the bond between Jody and the fawn and the complexities of human-animal relationships portrayed in the story.
The story portrays the deep bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships.
What does Jody's journey with the fawn highlight about his sense of responsibility and emotional connection?
Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection.
How does the text capture the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn?
The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn.
Who found the fawn and what did he initially plan to do with it?
Jody found the fawn and initially planned to walk into the house with it following him.
What was Penny's reaction when Jody brought the fawn to him?
Penny turned his head and said, 'I'm glad you found him.'
How did Jody feed the fawn and what was the fawn's reaction?
Jody fed the fawn by dipping his fingers in milk and letting the fawn suck on them. The fawn sucked greedily and became content when Jody held his fingers below the level of the milk.
What happened to the last of the milk that Jody fed to the fawn?
The last of the milk vanished in a swirl of foam and gurgling as the fawn drank it.
What did Jody do with the fawn after feeding it?
Jody allowed the fawn to follow him as he went to the kitchen and then through the house.
Describe the fawn's behavior when Jody tried to feed it from a small gourd.
The fawn butted the gourd suddenly, then bleated frantically and butted Jody when he withdrew his fingers. It only became content when Jody held his fingers below the level of the milk.
What did Jody do with the cream from the morning's milk?
Jody skimmed the cream into a jug before feeding the milk to the fawn.
How did Jody feel about the fawn's interaction with him and the milk?
Jody felt ecstasy to feel the fawn's tongue against his hand and was delighted by the fawn's behavior while drinking the milk.
Who does Jody ask for permission to go and find the fawn, and what is the response?
Jody asks his father for permission, and his father gives him permission to go and find the fawn.
What does Jody suggest to his father about the fawn, and how does his father respond?
Jody suggests to his father that he could find and raise the fawn, and his father eventually agrees, feeling grateful for the fawn's mother saving his life.
What motivates Jody to want to find and raise the fawn?
Jody is motivated by a sense of responsibility and gratitude, as well as a desire to care for the fawn after its mother saved his father's life.
How does Jody's father initially react to Jody's idea of finding and raising the fawn?
Jody's father is initially hesitant but eventually agrees, feeling grateful for the fawn's mother saving his life.
What does Jody plan to feed the fawn, and how does he convince the father to let him go find it?
Jody plans to feed the fawn with leaves and acorns, and he convinces his father to let him go find it by expressing his gratitude and responsibility towards the fawn.
What does Jody's father say to him before allowing him to go find the fawn?
Jody's father tells him to tell his mother that he said he can go find the fawn.
What does Jody ask his mother for?
Permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed
Who supports Jody's decision to find the fawn?
Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel
Where does Jody find the fawn?
In a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
How does Jody feel about having Mill-wheel with him when finding the fawn?
Hesitant, wanting the experience to be private
What emotion does Jody experience when he interacts with the fawn?
Overcome with emotion and feeling a deep connection
What does Jody hope the fawn will do as he carries it through the thicket?
Follow him home
What does Jody suggest to his father about the fawn, and how does his father respond?
Jody suggests raising the fawn, and his father agrees reluctantly
What motivates Jody to want to find and raise the fawn?
He feels guilty for taking the fawn's mother and wants to make amends
What does Jody plan to feed the fawn, and how does he convince the father to let him go find it?
Jody plans to feed the fawn leaves and acorns, and he convinces his father by showing his maturity and responsibility
How does Jody feel about the fawn's interaction with him and the milk?
Jody feels amused as the fawn eagerly drinks the milk from his hand
What happened to the last of the milk that Jody fed to the fawn?
The fawn drank the milk eagerly and licked Jody's hand
How does the text capture the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn?
The text portrays Jody's journey as filled with emotional turmoil and difficult decisions
What did Jody initially plan to do with the fawn when he found it?
Raise it as his own
How did the fawn react when Jody tried to feed it milk from a gourd?
It refused to drink the milk from the gourd
How did Jody manage to feed the fawn the milk?
He dipped his fingers in the milk and let the fawn suck from his hand
What did Penny say when Jody showed him the fawn?
I'm glad you found him
What did the fawn do when Jody withdrew his fingers from its mouth while feeding it?
It bleated frantically and butted Jody
How did the fawn react when Jody lowered his fingers into the milk while feeding it?
It eagerly drank the milk
What was Jody's initial reaction when the fawn refused to climb the steps to the house?
He carried the fawn to his father
How did the fawn behave when it followed Jody home?
It wobbled and butted Jody
What was Jody's plan for the fawn after finding it?
To bring it home and raise it
How did Penny react to Jody's proposal of finding and raising the fawn?
Initially hesitant, but eventually agreed
Where did Jody find the fawn?
In a clearing surrounded by buzzards
What was Jody's initial plan for feeding the fawn?
To feed it milk from a gourd
How did Penny describe Jody's actions in the situation with the fawn and its mother?
Smart and responsible for his age
What did Jody ask his father for permission to do?
To go and find the fawn
What does Jody ask his mother for?
Permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed
Who supports Jody's decision to find the fawn?
Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel
Where does Jody find the fawn?
In a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
What does Jody become hesitant about?
Having Mill-wheel with him when finding the fawn
What emotion does Jody experience when he interacts with the fawn?
A mix of excitement and anxiety
What does Jody's journey with the fawn highlight?
His deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
What did Jody do with the cream from the morning's milk?
He skimmed the cream into a jug
How did the fawn react when Jody lowered his fingers into the milk while feeding it?
It sucked greedily
What was Jody's initial plan when he found the fawn?
To walk into the house with the fawn following him
How does Jody feel about the fawn's interaction with him and the milk?
He feels ecstatic
What did Jody ask his father for before going to find the fawn?
Permission to go find the fawn
How did Jody manage to feed the fawn the milk?
He dipped his fingers in the milk and let the fawn suck on them
What was Penny's initial reaction when Jody brought the fawn to him?
He was glad Jody found the fawn
What was Jody's emotional connection with the fawn when he found it in the clearing?
He felt a strong bond and sense of responsibility
What does Jody propose to do with the fawn?
Raise it and care for it
How does Penny initially react to Jody's proposal of finding and raising the fawn?
He is hesitant but eventually agrees
What motivates Jody to want to find and raise the fawn?
Guilt over taking its mother's life
What does Jody ask his father for permission to do?
Ride with Mill-wheel to find the fawn
Where does Jody plan to find the fawn?
In the woods near their home
How does the fawn react when Jody tries to feed it milk from a gourd?
It butts the gourd and spills the milk
What did Jody hope the fawn would do after he found it in the clearing?
Follow him home and become his own
Who accompanies Jody on his journey to find the fawn?
Mill-wheel
What was Jody's initial feeling about having Mill-wheel with him on the journey?
Hesitant and wanting privacy
What does Jody hope to achieve by bringing back the fawn?
To save his father from snakebite
What emotion does Jody feel when he interacts with the fawn in the clearing?
Excitement and joy
What does the story highlight about Jody's journey with the fawn?
His deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
What did Jody hope the fawn would do as he carried it through the thicket?
Follow him home
What was Jody's initial plan when he found the fawn?
Leave it in the clearing
How did the fawn react when Jody tried to feed it milk from a gourd?
It butted the gourd and spilled the milk
What does Jody ask his father for before going to find the fawn?
A rope to tie the fawn
What was Jody's emotional connection with the fawn when he found it in the clearing?
Joy and excitement
How did Jody feel about the fawn's interaction with him and the milk?
Happy and content
What emotion does Jody experience when he interacts with the fawn?
Love
What motivates Jody to want to find and raise the fawn?
His compassion for the fawn
What did Jody use to feed the fawn?
Morning's milk with cream
Where did Jody find the fawn?
In the clearing
How did the fawn react when Jody tried to feed it milk from a gourd?
It butted the gourd
What does Jody plan to do with the fawn he wants to find?
Bring it home and raise it
What was Penny's response when Jody asked to go find the fawn?
He initially refused but then agreed
What did Jody ask his father about the doe and the fawn?
If he recollected the doe and the fawn
What does Jody hope to achieve by bringing back the fawn?
To raise it as his own
What was Jody's emotional state when he found the fawn in a weakened state?
Excited and overjoyed
Who supports Jody's decision to find the fawn?
Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel
What did Jody initially plan to do with the fawn when he found it in the clearing?
Walk into the house with the fawn following him
What did Jody hope the fawn would do as he carried it through the thicket?
Follow him home
What did Jody do with the cream from the morning’s milk?
Skimmed it into a jug
How did the fawn react when Jody withdrew his fingers from its mouth while feeding it?
It bleated frantically and butted him
What emotion does Jody feel when he finds the fawn in a weakened state?
Compassion
Who accompanies Jody on his journey to find the fawn?
Doc Wilson
What is Jody's initial feeling about having Mill-wheel with him on the journey?
Hesitant, wanting the experience to be private
What does Jody plan to do with the fawn when he initially finds it?
Raise it as his own
How does the fawn react when Jody tries to feed it milk from a gourd?
It butts the gourd suddenly
What does Penny say when Jody brings the fawn to him?
I'm glad you found him
How does Jody feel about the fawn's interaction with him and the milk?
Ecstatic
What does Jody propose to do with the fawn after finding it in the clearing?
Raise it and bring it home
How does Penny initially react to Jody's idea of finding and raising the fawn?
He is hesitant but eventually agrees
What motivates Jody to want to find and raise the fawn?
His love for animals and his guilt over the fawn's situation
Study Notes
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
The Yearling: Jody's Journey to Find and Save the Fawn
- Jody asks his mother for permission to bring back a fawn belonging to a doe they killed to save his father from snakebite
- Doc Wilson and Mill-wheel support Jody's decision to find the fawn
- Jody sets off with Mill-wheel to find the fawn, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety
- Jody becomes hesitant about having Mill-wheel with him, wanting the experience of finding the fawn to be private
- Jody finds the fawn in a clearing, surrounded by buzzards and in a weakened state
- Overcome with emotion, Jody gently interacts with the fawn, feeling a deep connection
- Jody carries the fawn through the thicket, hoping it will follow him home
- The fawn cries piteously but eventually decides to follow Jody, becoming his own
- Jody's joy and determination to protect the fawn are evident as he carries it home
- Jody's journey with the fawn highlights his deep sense of responsibility and emotional connection
- The text captures the intricate emotions and challenges Jody faces in his quest to save and care for the fawn
- The story portrays the bond between Jody and the fawn, as well as the complexities of human-animal relationships
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