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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy's grandfather help him get the item he needs to train the dogs as trackers?
(a) He purchases one for Billy from a local hunter.
(b) He teaches Billy how to create a trap using a log, nails and a piece of tin.
(c) He gives Billy hunting traps to use.
(d) He gives Billy one he had from when he was a boy.

2. What prevents Billy's parents from buying him the puppies he wants?
(a) They do not believe he will take care of them.
(b) They do not want to have pets.
(c) They are not available in the area they live in.
(d) They cannot afford them.

3. What happens to Billy when he tries to join in with the activity the children at the playground in Tahlequah are participating in?
(a) The children laugh at him.
(b) He gets caught on the pipe.
(c) He is too frightened to slide down.
(d) He splatters on to the ground.

4. Why does Billy become disillusioned with his new hunting traps?
(a) He is unable to catch a raccoon.
(b) He doesn't know how to operate them properly.
(c) They break easily.
(d) They are not appropriate for catching raccoons.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Billy see the train stationmaster doing that gives him the courage to enter the depot?
(a) Caring for his canary.
(b) Putting the puppies.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Talking to another child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon bringing them home, where does Billy intend for the puppies to sleep?

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

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

4. Where does Billy camp with the puppies in Chapter 5?

5. Which of the following words best characterizes Billy's reaction to the Tahlequah townspeople's comments about his appearance?

(see the answer key)

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