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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Pages 333 through 363.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the dog a symbol of in the story?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) What the boys have lost in their lives.
(c) Hate.
(d) Injury.

2. In what state does Billy Parham live?
(a) Montana.
(b) Arizona.
(c) California.
(d) New Mexico.

3. Billy chops the heart and liver of a _____________ for the wolf to eat.
(a) rabbit.
(b) raccoon.
(c) weasel.
(d) squirrel.

4. How did the man in the bar get his scars?
(a) Stab wounds.
(b) Cactus punctures.
(c) Spur wounds.
(d) Gunshots.

5. What does the doctor accept as payment for his services?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Horse.
(c) Money.
(d) Land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal do Billy and his father find in the trap?

2. Why is Billy aggravated with the dog while on their trip?

3. What do the Parhams do in Mr. Echols' cabin?

4. What sudden decision does Billy make as he leads the wolf away from the campsite?

5. Why had the wolf crossed into the United States from Mexico?

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