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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Billy need to earn to purchase two hound puppies?
(a) $500.
(b) $10.
(c) $50.
(d) $25.

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

3. What does Billy's grandfather tell Billy he will need to have to finish cutting down the tree?
(a) Focus and determination.
(b) Determination and will power.
(c) A new ax.
(d) Faith in God.

4. What does the Tahlequah schoolboy do that leads Billy to hit him in Chapter 5?
(a) The boy steps on Billy's bare foot with his cowboy boot.
(b) The boy tries to steal the puppies.
(c) The boy pulls the ears of one of the puppies.
(d) The boy makes fun of Billy's appearance.

5. Whose bragging helps build Billy's reputation as a hunter?
(a) His father's.
(b) His own.
(c) His mother's.
(d) His grandfather's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy visit his grandfather's store on the day he encounters the Pritchard boys?

2. How long does it take Billy to catch his first raccoon in the traps?

3. How does Billy characterize the female puppy in Chapter 5?

4. Why does Billy's grandfather believe the price of coonskins will increase?

5. What does Billy's mother think has happened to him when he comes home yelling after visiting the traps in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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