View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Billy see the train stationmaster doing that gives him the courage to enter the depot?
(a) Putting the puppies.
(b) Talking to another child.
(c) Caring for his canary.
(d) Laughing.

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

3. How does Billy help his father in Chapter 3?
(a) By not asking him for the puppies any longer.
(b) By taking care of his sisters.
(c) By performing chores around the house.
(d) By working in the fields with him.

4. What did Billy bring to Tahlequah to carry the puppies home in?
(a) A gunny sack.
(b) A backpack.
(c) A box.
(d) A wagon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy react in Chapter 6 when he discovers his mother's concern for his absence?

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

3. What does Billy observe the boys at the playground in Tahlequah doing that he wants to try for himself?

4. What is unique about the area that Billy's family lives in when he is young?

5. What does Billy tell his mother is the reason why he was able to get the puppies?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 366 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample