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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Billy Parham?
(a) The editor.
(b) The protagonist.
(c) The publisher.
(d) The author.

2. What does Mr. Parham give to Boyd when they are out fixing the traps?
(a) His hat.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His coat.
(d) His rifle.

3. What kind of animal does Mr. Parham tell his sons has been sighted?
(a) A wolf.
(b) A bear.
(c) A fox.
(d) A deer.

4. What are Billy and Boyd pulling when they encounter an Indian?
(a) Wagon.
(b) Sled.
(c) Travois.
(d) Sleigh.

5. What does Billy do when the wolf tries to run?
(a) Throws a rock at her.
(b) Shoots her.
(c) Runs after her.
(d) Hold onto her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribe of Indians do Billy and Boyd encounter?

2. What is the name of the Parhams' other horse?

3. What does Billy say when the man advises the boys to return home?

4. What does the cow drag through the woods?

5. Who do Billy and Boyd see walking on the road?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the family dog during the murderous attacks?

2. How does Billy provide food and water for the wolf on the trip?

3. How does Billy manage to survive after he buries the wolf?

4. Cite some examples that point out the relationship between Billy and Boyd.

5. What are Mr. Parham's instructions for Billy when he heads out to check the wolf traps?

6. What trouble waits for Billy after crossing the river with the wolf who can't swim because of being muzzled?

7. What does Billy find when he returns home?

8. When is the last time that Billy sees his father?

9. How does the relationship between Billy and Boyd seem to deepen as they travel together?

10. How does Billy reunite with Boyd and how do they escape?

(see the answer keys)

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