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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 do to gather strength when he believes he can no longer chop the tree down?
(a) He looks at the faces of his two dogs.
(b) He prays to God for strength.
(c) He rests and eats a hot meal.
(d) He asks his father for help.

2. How does Billy's grandfather react when Billy shows him the money he has saved?
(a) He is excited that Billy will finally be able to purchase the puppies.
(b) He is shocked because he didn't believe Billy could do it.
(c) He becomes choked up because Billy has been saving for so long.
(d) He is angry that the boy is not giving the money to his family.

3. What event helps Mama understand why Billy is determined to cut down "The Big Tree"?
(a) Billy's faith in God.
(b) Old Dan's return to the tree during the night.
(c) Little Ann's return to the tree during the night.
(d) Billy's aching muscles.

4. What item does Billy need to train the dogs as trackers?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A coon skin.
(c) A raccoon.
(d) Leashes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billy apologize to the sycamore tree?

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

3. How does Billy react when the women in Tahlequah criticize him while walking through town with his puppies?

4. What happens to Dan when he and the raccoon fight?

5. Why does Billy's mother punish him in Chapter 7?

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