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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Billy concerned about entering one of the dogs into the best looking dog contest?
(a) He believes they are too small.
(b) He does not want to hurt the feelings of either dog.
(c) He is not concerned about their looks, only their hunting abilities.
(d) He is afraid of losing the contest.

2. What does Mama make out of Billy's first coonskin?
(a) A coat.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A rucksack.
(d) A hat.

3. Why does Old Dan run up a hollow tree during a hunt?
(a) To follow the scent of a raccoon.
(b) To get a better view of the raccoon running away.
(c) To chase Little Ann.
(d) To chase a raccoon that is in the tree.

4. How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town with his puppies?
(a) He makes fun of the feathers in their hats.
(b) He ignores their comments.
(c) He gets into a fight with the women.
(d) He begins crying.

5. What does Billy notice about the size of the puppies in Chapter 5?
(a) Both of the dogs are smaller than he expected.
(b) The male dog is larger than the female dog.
(c) The female dog is larger than the male dog.
(d) Both dogs are larger than he expected.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy first react when he sees the puppies?

2. What does Grandpa give Billy in Chapter 15 that marks him as an adult?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Billy see the train stationmaster doing that gives him the courage to enter the depot?

4. What surprises Billy's grandfather about Little Ann and Old Dan's relationship?

5. Why does Billy become concerned when the Tahlequah marshal breaks up the fight?

(see the answer key)

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