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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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) Tie the dogs to the tree.
(b) Construct and place a scarecrow at the base of the tree.
(c) Take the dogs home with him.
(d) Command the dogs to lie down at the base of the tree.
2. Why does Billy think the sycamore tree falling is an example of divine intervention?
(a) He has a strong faith in God.
(b) He has prayed for assistance.
(c) He has an unnatural ability to continue chopping despite the pain.
(d) The breeze that blows it down does not affect any other tree in the area.
3. How does Rainie Pritchard characterize Billy's grandfather?
(a) As mean.
(b) As fair.
(c) As dishonest.
(d) As wealthy.
4. What impresses the Tahlequah marshal about Billy?
(a) His self-assured attitude.
(b) His willingness to stick up for his puppies.
(c) His interest in hunting.
(d) His willingness to work hard to purchase the puppies.
5. How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town with his puppies?
(a) He makes fun of the feathers in their hats.
(b) He ignores their comments.
(c) He begins crying.
(d) He gets into a fight with the women.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Papa instruct Billy to do to his traps once he has caught his first raccoon?
2. Where does the "ghost coon" ultimately head for at the end of Chapter 12?
3. What does Billy find at the abandoned campsite?
4. What does Billy's grandfather tell him that raccoons cannot resist?
5. How does Billy's grandfather react when Billy shows him the money he has saved?
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