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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on the unnamed man's actions at the end of Chapter 1, what is likely to be the focus of the Chapter 2?
(a) A flashback to the man's childhood.
(b) The man's daily routine.
(c) A flashback to the man's marriage.
(d) The man's search for the redbone hound.

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

3. What does the Tahlequah schoolboy do that leads Billy to hit him in Chapter 5?
(a) The boy steps on Billy's bare foot with his cowboy boot.
(b) The boy makes fun of Billy's appearance.
(c) The boy tries to steal the puppies.
(d) The boy pulls the ears of one of the puppies.

4. How does Billy first react when he sees the puppies?
(a) He scoops them up and kisses them.
(b) He is frightened by their size.
(c) He cries with joy.
(d) He is stunned that they are actually his now.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 notice fighting as he walks home?

3. How does Billy's overwhelming desire for hound puppies affect him physically?

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

5. What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?

(see the answer key)

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