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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?
(a) His willingness to stick up for his puppies.
(b) His willingness to work hard to purchase the puppies.
(c) His interest in hunting.
(d) His self-assured attitude.

2. What does Billy's grandfather suggest in Chapter 9 the boy do to keep the coon in the tree while he goes home to rest?
(a) Command the dogs to lie down at the base of the tree.
(b) Take the dogs home with him.
(c) Construct and place a scarecrow at the base of the tree.
(d) Tie the dogs to the tree.

3. Why does the unnamed man in Chapter 1 leave his gate open?
(a) To allow the dog to roam freely.
(b) In case the dog returns.
(c) To allow other dogs to take refuge in his yard.
(d) To welcome visitors.

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 is stunned that they are actually his now.
(d) He cries with joy.

5. Which of the following is NOT something Billy's grandfather agrees to do to help the boy purchase the puppies?
(a) Contact the kennel to make sure they are still in business.
(b) Place the order for the dogs.
(c) Keep Billy's plan to purchase the puppies a secret.
(d) Lend Billy the money to purchase the puppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy's sister react to his plan to cut down "The Big Tree"?

2. What does Billy discover about the dogs when he wakes in the morning in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Billy decide to walk to Tahlequah?

4. What happens to Old Dan when he follows a raccoon under water during a hunt?

5. What do the other hunters tease Billy about when they talk at his grandfather's store?

(see the answer key)

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