The Yearling - Key Events and Themes Quiz

What happens to Fodderwing in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices He passes away in the night. He gets lost in the forest and is never found. He recovers fully and names the fawn. He moves to a different town for better treatment.

What ethical reason does Penny have for preferring to hunt wolves rather than poison them in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices He thinks poisoning is too cruel and painful for the wolves. He wants to preserve the natural balance of the ecosystem. He feels any animal deserves a chance to be hunted and trapped rather than poisoned. He believes poisoning is against his religious beliefs.

Why does Penny prefer hunting wolves to poisoning them in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices He thinks hunting is more honorable and traditional. The poison can't discriminate between wolves and non-wolves. He believes poisoning is too slow and unreliable. He wants to teach his son how to hunt.

What is the moral of The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices The bond between humans and animals is the most important relationship one can have. Success in life comes from avoiding difficult decisions and staying true to one's desires. Childhood is a time of endless joy and freedom, untouched by the struggles of adult life. Adult life is a battle for survival, and this comes before any other emotion such as love.

How do Penny and Jody react to the loss of their brood-sow Betsy in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices They are relieved and move on quickly. They immediately buy a new pig. They decide to give up farming. They are upset and determined to track down the bear.

What name does Fodder-Wing suggest for Jody's fawn before his death in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices Blaze Flag Shadow Spot

What happens to the Baxters' brood-sow Betsy in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices She falls ill and dies of disease. She is sold to a neighboring farm. She runs away into the forest. She is attacked and killed by a bear.

What does Jody learn about life in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices Life is full of endless opportunities without challenges. Life rewards those who avoid difficult choices. Life is always fair and just to everyone. Life knocks a man down and he gets up and it knocks him down again.

What is a brood-sow in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices A wild pig that lives in the forest. A male pig used for farming. A type of bird found on the Baxter farm. A female pig kept for breeding.

What difficult decision does Jody have to make in The Yearling?

Question Answer Choices He has to decide whether to leave his family. He has to decide whether to move to a new town. He has to decide to kill that which is most important to him. He has to decide whether to give up his education.