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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rainie Pritchard characterize Billy's grandfather?
(a) As mean.
(b) As dishonest.
(c) As fair.
(d) As wealthy.

2. Why does Little Ann stop barking when she trees the "ghost coon"?
(a) She is waiting for Billy to arrive.
(b) She is waiting for Old Dan to arrive.
(c) She has lost his scent.
(d) She is unsure that he is actually in the tree.

3. 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) Command the dogs to lie down at the base of the tree.
(b) Tie the dogs to the tree.
(c) Take the dogs home with him.
(d) Construct and place a scarecrow at the base of the tree.

4. Where does the "ghost coon" ultimately head for at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) The tallest tree in the forest.
(b) An old field.
(c) The ghost tree.
(d) Billy's home.

5. How does Billy characterize the female puppy in Chapter 5?
(a) As courageous.
(b) As docile.
(c) As weak.
(d) As smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy's grandfather tell Billy he will need to have to finish cutting down the tree?

2. Which of the following is NOT something Billy's grandfather agrees to do to help the boy purchase the puppies?

3. How does Billy's grandfather help him get the item he needs to train the dogs as trackers?

4. What secret does Billy's grandfather keep for him?

5. How much money does Billy need to earn to purchase two hound puppies?

(see the answer key)

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