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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the boy dog demonstrate his courage in this chapter?
(a) He chases a raccoon
(b) He barks at the cries of a mountain lion
(c) He chases a mountain lion
(d) He protects Billy and the girl puppy

2. Which of the following words best characterizes Billy's reaction to the Tahlequah townspeople's comments about his appearance?
(a) Confused.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Angry.
(d) Oblivious.

3. Where does Little Ann find the "ghost coon" after Billy believes the bet is over?
(a) In a hollowed out tree.
(b) Down near the river.
(c) In the ghost tree.
(d) In a hollowed out gatepost.

4. What does Billy's grandfather tell Billy he will need to have to finish cutting down the tree?
(a) Focus and determination.
(b) Determination and will power.
(c) A new ax.
(d) Faith in God.

5. What secret does Billy's grandfather keep for him?
(a) His plan to run away from home to become a hunter.
(b) His continued interest in getting two puppies.
(c) His plan to save money to order the hound puppies.
(d) His hound puppy purchase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy use to make collars for the puppies?

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

3. What information does Billy's father give him in Chapter 6 about town life that surprises Billy?

4. What does Billy hear during the night in Chapter 15 that he takes as a bad omen?

5. What problem does Billy face when the dogs finally tree a raccoon?

(see the answer key)

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