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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Billy become concerned when the Tahlequah marshal breaks up the fight?
(a) He is afraid the marshal will put him in jail for fighting.
(b) He is afraid the marshal will confiscate the puppies.
(c) He thinks the marshal will also hit him.
(d) He thinks the marshal will arrest him.

2. What does Billy seemingly randomly ask his family that shocks and entertains them in Chapter 4?
(a) When he can get his puppies.
(b) How far it is to Kentucky.
(c) For a haircut.
(d) For a ride to Kentucky.

3. Why does Billy choose the particular names for the puppies that he does?
(a) His sisters choose the names.
(b) He sees them carved on a tree at the campsite where he found the sportsman's magazine.
(c) He saw them in an old sportsman's magazine.
(d) They are his grandparents' names.

4. How does Billy react to the town of Tahlequah?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He is overwhelmed.

5. How does Billy characterize Tahlequah when talking with his father in Chapter 6?
(a) As confusing.
(b) As exciting.
(c) As wonderful.
(d) As unpleasant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about what Billy finds at the campsite?

2. What does Billy observe the boys at the playground in Tahlequah doing that he wants to try for himself?

3. Why does Billy run away from home?

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

5. Where will Billy need to pick up his puppies?

(see the answer key)

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