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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the dog's presence in Chapter 1 awaken in the unnamed man?
(a) A long forgotten fondness for animals.
(b) Childhood memories of his two dogs.
(c) Childhood memories of his cats.
(d) Feelings of loneliness.

2. Why does Old Dan leave Billy's home during the night in Chapter 9?
(a) To swim in the river.
(b) To return to the tree where the coon is.
(c) To track another coon.
(d) To find Little Ann.

3. How does Billy react when his grandfather tells him he has entered him into the hunting contest?
(a) He is honored.
(b) He is put off.
(c) He is surprised.
(d) He is ecstatic.

4. Where does Billy camp with the puppies in Chapter 5?
(a) In an abandoned building.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In a cave.
(d) Just outside of Tahlequah,

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

Short Answer Questions

1. in Chapter 14, what concern about Little Ann does Billy share with his father?

2. Why does Billy think the sycamore tree falling is an example of divine intervention?

3. Why does Billy choose the particular names for the puppies that he does?

4. Who arrives to check on Billy in Chapter 8 when he has not returned home from hunting by morning?

5. Which of the following words best characterizes Billy in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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